YEARLY HIGH
309.7470 IQD
YEARLY LOW
292.5831 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
300.7615 IQD

2026 PGK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 309.7470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 292.5831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1640 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.3084 to the December average rate of 294.1763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 309.7470 was down 6.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 330.6411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,548,735 IQD
2025 Average 1,581,339 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,462,915 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,819.83 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

307.5216
292.9630
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 302.6702, compared to 295.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.6702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 9.6843 IQD (High: 309.2443 / Low: 299.5600). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0291 IQD (High: 301.9303 / Low: 299.9012).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.6843
May Spread (Stable) ±2.0291

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 3.0075 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 306.3084) against the same month in 2025 (average: 325.1451), the exchange rate shifted by -18.8367 (-5.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 306.3084
2025 Avg (January) 325.1451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 309.7470 301.4439 306.3084
February 307.1964 300.1560 304.6313
March 309.2443 299.5600 303.4743
April 304.1560 298.7680 302.0168
May 301.9303 299.9012 300.6891
June 300.4587 296.3441 298.9016
July 298.9726 292.6816 295.8941
August 296.6914 292.5831 294.1763