YEARLY HIGH
0.0417 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0385 EGP

2026 IQD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IQD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0417 was up 5.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0395, 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 209 EGP
2025 Average 188 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 178 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.98 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0409
0.0356
JanuMarcMayJuly

IQD to EGP 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0051 EGP (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0365). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0355).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0404) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.85%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0404
2025 Avg (April) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0365 0.0355 0.0361
February 0.0367 0.0356 0.0360
March 0.0416 0.0365 0.0396
April 0.0417 0.0395 0.0404
May 0.0409 0.0398 0.0401
June 0.0400 0.0376 0.0388
July 0.0392 0.0373 0.0384
August 0.0392 0.0381 0.0385