YEARLY HIGH
1.7805 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.6221 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7441 CDF

2026 IQD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IQD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.7805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.6221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1584 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7251 to the December average rate of 1.7545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7805 was down 20.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,903 CDF
2025 Average 10,405 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,111 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7720
1.7169
JanuMarcMayJuly

IQD to CDF 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 1.7423, compared to 1.7545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1416 CDF (High: 1.7637 / Low: 1.6221). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 CDF (High: 1.7805 / Low: 1.7557).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1416
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.7674) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4454 (-20.13%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.7674
2025 Avg (April) 2.2128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7563 1.6432 1.7251
February 1.7637 1.6221 1.7215
March 1.7714 1.6544 1.7365
April 1.7805 1.7557 1.7674
May 1.7710 1.7323 1.7447
June 1.7711 1.7295 1.7589
July 1.7660 1.7243 1.7545