YEARLY HIGH
359.5060 IQD
YEARLY LOW
353.9814 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
356.6095 IQD

2026 AED to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 359.5060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 353.9814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5246 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.7033 to the December average rate of 356.6399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 359.5060 was down 0.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 362.2632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,797,530 IQD
2025 Average 1,783,034 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,769,907 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,622.89 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

356.7253
356.4609
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AED 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 356.6095, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 356.6095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 356.6095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 5.5246 IQD (High: 359.5060 / Low: 353.9814). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7689 IQD (High: 356.8868 / Low: 356.1179).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5246
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7689

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 0.1678 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 356.7033) against the same month in 2025 (average: 356.7268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0235 (-0.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 356.7033
2025 Avg (January) 356.7268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 359.5060 353.9814 356.7033
February 359.0126 355.6424 356.5355
March 357.9749 354.8061 356.4829
April 358.1852 355.8642 356.6852
May 356.8868 356.1179 356.6105
June 356.9757 356.1535 356.6399