2026 CUC to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1320.2858 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1299.9968 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1309.2557 IQD

2026 CUC to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUC 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 1306.1177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (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 CUC 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.

1310.4182

1305.7268

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUC 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 1307.8123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1309.7369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1307.8123

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, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 1306.1177 / Low: 1306.1177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.2890

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3892 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3892

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	1309.5069
August	1306.1177	1306.1177	1306.1177