YEARLY HIGH
3.3634 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3.1821 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2597 IQD

2017 MRO to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 3.3634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 3.1821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1812 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2925 to the December average rate of 3.3500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3634 was down 5.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,817 IQD
2016 Average 16,232 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 15,911 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 906.17 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3644
3.1914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.2663, compared to 3.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1111 IQD (High: 3.2985 / Low: 3.1874). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 IQD (High: 3.3634 / Low: 3.3301).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1111
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.3500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+2.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.3500
2016 Avg (December) 3.2841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3061 3.2619 3.2925
February 3.3326 3.2729 3.2908
March 3.2930 3.2337 3.2701
April 3.2949 3.2352 3.2527
May 3.2964 3.2233 3.2486
June 3.2869 3.2224 3.2430
July 3.2911 3.1890 3.2285
August 3.2576 3.1821 3.2108
September 3.2444 3.1917 3.2058
October 3.2985 3.1874 3.2347
November 3.3496 3.2786 3.2883
December 3.3634 3.3301 3.3500