2026 AFN to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.1803 IQD

YEARLY LOW

19.6061 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.3939 IQD

2026 AFN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 21.1803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 19.6061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5742 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9939 to the December average rate of 19.8364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.1803 was up 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.0800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,902 IQD

2025 Average 94,042 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 98,030 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,871.19 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.8928

19.7403

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 20.5430, compared to 19.9464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5430

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.2918 IQD (High: 21.1307 / Low: 19.8389). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1381 IQD (High: 19.9278 / Low: 19.7897).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2918

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6476 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 20.5387) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2080), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3307 (+12.80%).

2026 Avg (April) 20.5387

2025 Avg (April) 18.2080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3121	19.7623	19.9939
February	21.1307	19.8389	20.4666
March	21.0346	20.4633	20.7581
April	21.1803	19.9564	20.5387
May	20.9599	20.6299	20.7967
June	20.9625	20.3293	20.7041
July	20.6813	19.6061	20.0565
August	19.9278	19.7897	19.8364