YEARLY HIGH
100.4555 IQD
YEARLY LOW
91.6425 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.2912 IQD

2026 BWP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 100.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 91.6425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8130 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.0898 to the December average rate of 95.9312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 100.4555 was up 0.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 99.7733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 502,277 IQD
2025 Average 481,437 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 458,212 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,065.18 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

99.5356
95.6035
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 97.5179, compared to 95.9312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.5179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.9312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 6.6937 IQD (High: 100.4555 / Low: 93.7618). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4217 IQD (High: 97.6440 / Low: 97.2223).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.6937
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7423 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 98.0898) against the same month in 2025 (average: 93.9542), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1355 (+4.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 98.0898
2025 Avg (January) 93.9542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.4555 93.7618 98.0898
February 99.9938 94.8408 99.2079
March 99.5300 94.9815 96.4656
April 97.7778 94.9840 96.9520
May 97.6440 97.2223 97.4658
June 97.6450 95.9015 96.9263
July 97.1242 91.6425 95.9312