YEARLY HIGH
125.0933 IQD
YEARLY LOW
110.8516 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.8900 IQD

2026 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 125.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 110.8516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2417 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.6696 to the December average rate of 112.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 125.0933 was down 2.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 128.4314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 625,467 IQD
2025 Average 531,347 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 554,258 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,208.74 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

122.6335
111.0675
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS 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 119.5446, compared to 112.9261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.5446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.9261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 11.5469 IQD (High: 122.3985 / Low: 110.8516). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 IQD (High: 112.0633 / Low: 111.9633).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.5469
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.3201 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 121.6696) against the same month in 2025 (average: 87.7191), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9505 (+38.70%).

2026 Avg (January) 121.6696
2025 Avg (January) 87.7191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.0933 119.7730 121.6696
February 122.9109 118.8329 119.8092
March 122.8241 119.2248 120.5738
April 119.0739 117.6202 118.6099
May 122.4562 116.9643 121.4627
June 122.3985 110.8516 115.1426
July 115.6949 112.0165 113.8209
August 112.0633 111.9633 112.0314