YEARLY HIGH
467.5499 IQD
YEARLY LOW
410.8933 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
433.8654 IQD

2026 ILS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 467.5499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 410.8933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.6566 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.6492 to the December average rate of 450.4271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 467.5499 was up 13.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 412.3858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,337,750 IQD
2025 Average 1,901,885 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,054,467 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,282.97 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

466.6698
412.1019
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ILS 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 433.8654, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 433.8654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.8654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 28.1488 IQD (High: 444.4447 / Low: 416.2959). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5835 IQD (High: 427.6926 / Low: 417.1092).

April Spread (Volatile) ±28.1488
February Spread (Stable) ±10.5835

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 11.6954 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 450.4271) against the same month in 2025 (average: 376.2057), the exchange rate shifted by +74.2214 (+19.73%).

2026 Avg (June) 450.4271
2025 Avg (June) 376.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 427.1906 410.8933 416.6492
February 427.6926 417.1092 422.0084
March 426.8847 414.8989 420.1368
April 444.4447 416.2959 431.8482
May 467.5484 445.0106 462.1224
June 467.5499 441.8442 450.4271