2018 MUR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.0239 IQD

YEARLY LOW

33.7735 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.9963 IQD

2018 MUR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 37.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 33.7735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2504 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0615 to the December average rate of 34.6846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.0239 was up 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.9861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185,120 IQD

2017 Average 170,105 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 168,868 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,252.13 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.5614

34.1603

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 35.4284, compared to 34.5642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.7679 IQD (High: 37.0239 / Low: 35.2561). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4560 IQD (High: 34.9608 / Low: 34.5047).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7679

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8152 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 36.3613) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.2594), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1018 (+9.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 36.3613

2017 Avg (February) 33.2594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7855	35.3074	36.0615
February	37.0239	35.2561	36.3613
March	36.3034	35.6198	35.9007
April	35.9172	34.8079	35.3094
May	35.0014	34.1031	34.4942
June	35.1610	33.7735	34.4434
July	35.0430	34.2163	34.6033
August	34.8091	34.0975	34.5343
September	34.9608	34.5047	34.7105
October	34.7108	34.1297	34.4918
November	34.5553	34.0844	34.3604
December	34.9649	34.4090	34.6846