2026 EGP to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.1346 IQD

YEARLY LOW

23.9586 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.0321 IQD

2026 EGP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 28.1346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 23.9586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1760 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7398 to the December average rate of 25.8850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.1346 was up 1.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.8451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,673 IQD

2025 Average 133,075 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 119,793 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,880.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

28.0622

24.4444

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 26.0494, compared to 25.9803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.3805 IQD (High: 27.3975 / Low: 24.0170). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6781 IQD (High: 25.1003 / Low: 24.4222).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3805

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4861 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 27.7398) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.9646), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7752 (+6.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 27.7398

2025 Avg (January) 25.9646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.1346	27.3884	27.7398
February	28.0689	27.2245	27.7607
March	27.3975	24.0170	25.2746
April	25.3067	23.9586	24.7459
May	25.1003	24.4222	24.9676
June	26.6283	24.9979	25.8075
July	26.8137	25.5071	26.0756
August	26.2245	25.5317	25.8850