2026 MOP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.1577 IQD

YEARLY LOW

161.1682 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.4927 IQD

2026 MOP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 164.1577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 161.1682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9895 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.1585 to the December average rate of 162.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 164.1577 was down 0.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 165.2297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 820,789 IQD

2025 Average 815,713 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 805,841 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,947.53 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

163.2588

162.0556

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 162.5489, compared to 162.1558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.5489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.1558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.2835 IQD (High: 164.1577 / Low: 161.8742). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2555 IQD (High: 162.3672 / Low: 162.1117).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2835

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4288 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 163.1585) against the same month in 2025 (average: 163.4030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2445 (-0.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 163.1585

2025 Avg (January) 163.4030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	164.1577	161.8742	163.1585
February	162.8939	162.5450	162.7297
March	163.0761	161.7602	162.4763
April	162.6298	162.2387	162.3709
May	162.3672	162.1117	162.2968
June	162.3495	162.0593	162.2610
July	162.3876	161.1682	162.1558