YEARLY HIGH
1.6153 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.5905 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6035 MMK

2026 IQD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IQD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.6153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.5905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6029 to the December average rate of 1.6051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6153 was down 0.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6226, 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 8,077 MMK
2025 Average 8,012 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,952 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.11 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6053
1.6027
JanuMarcMayJuly

IQD to MMK 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 1.6033, compared to 1.6043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0248 MMK (High: 1.6153 / Low: 1.5905). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MMK (High: 1.6055 / Low: 1.6020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.6029) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.11%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.6029
2025 Avg (January) 1.6012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6153 1.5905 1.6029
February 1.6078 1.5926 1.6037
March 1.6115 1.5972 1.6039
April 1.6064 1.5962 1.6029
May 1.6055 1.6020 1.6032
June 1.6053 1.6014 1.6029
July 1.6130 1.5999 1.6035
August 1.6076 1.6018 1.6051