2026 ETB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.4835 IQD

YEARLY LOW

8.1142 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.2981 IQD

2026 ETB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 8.4835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 8.1142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3693 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4197 to the December average rate of 8.1873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.4835 was down 19.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.4766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,418 IQD

2025 Average 47,349 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 40,571 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,846.35 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4628

8.1144

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 8.3423, compared to 8.1654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1966 IQD (High: 8.3453 / Low: 8.1486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 IQD (High: 8.1979 / Low: 8.1696).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1966

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1498 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 8.4338) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.3016), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8678 (-18.13%).

2026 Avg (February) 8.4338

2025 Avg (February) 10.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.4517	8.3468	8.4197
February	8.4835	8.3868	8.4338
March	8.4763	8.3122	8.4011
April	8.4036	8.3232	8.3732
May	8.3453	8.1486	8.2234
June	8.3114	8.1245	8.2027
July	8.2165	8.1142	8.1435
August	8.1979	8.1696	8.1873