YEARLY HIGH
1320.2858 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1299.9968 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1309.7269 IQD

2026 BMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1320.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1299.9968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2890 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1310.0170 to the December average rate of 1309.6671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1320.2858 was down 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 1330.5890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,601,429 IQD
2025 Average 6,548,691 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,499,984 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,445.07 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1310.1078
1309.1411
JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 1309.7369, compared to 1309.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1309.7369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1309.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 20.2890 IQD (High: 1320.2858 / Low: 1299.9968). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8180 IQD (High: 1310.7345 / Low: 1307.9165).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.2890
May Spread (Stable) ±2.8180

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 0.6112 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1310.0170) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1310.2533), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2364 (-0.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 1310.0170
2025 Avg (January) 1310.2533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1320.2858 1299.9968 1310.0170
February 1318.5095 1306.0966 1309.4058
March 1314.6630 1303.0253 1309.2216
April 1315.4817 1307.1424 1309.9744
May 1310.7345 1307.9165 1309.7754
June 1311.2396 1308.0247 1310.0272
July 1312.4490 1301.7211 1309.6671