2026 GMD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0861 IQD

YEARLY LOW

17.5908 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8558 IQD

2026 GMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 18.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 17.5908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4953 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8278 to the December average rate of 17.7237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.0861 was down 3.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.7154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,431 IQD

2025 Average 90,737 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 87,954 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,476.41 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.0145

17.6973

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 17.8853, compared to 17.7671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4873 IQD (High: 18.0781 / Low: 17.5908). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1120 IQD (High: 17.7622 / Low: 17.6502).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4873

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1120

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1483 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 17.8278) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2097), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3818 (-2.10%).

2026 Avg (January) 17.8278

2025 Avg (January) 18.2097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0861	17.6971	17.8278
February	18.0736	17.7041	17.8748
March	18.0392	17.6980	17.8344
April	17.9888	17.6641	17.8283
May	18.0691	17.9446	17.9880
June	18.0706	17.8210	17.9588
July	18.0781	17.5908	17.8105
August	17.7622	17.6502	17.7237