YEARLY HIGH
0.2152 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2115 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2128 PKR

2026 IQD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IQD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.2115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2137 to the December average rate of 0.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2152 was down 3.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2238, 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 1,076 PKR
2025 Average 1,075 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,057 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.40 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2138
0.2118
JanuMarcMayJuly

IQD to PKR 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 0.2131, compared to 0.2121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 PKR (High: 0.2152 / Low: 0.2119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.2120 / Low: 0.2118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2137) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.44%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2137
2025 Avg (January) 0.2127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2152 0.2119 0.2137
February 0.2139 0.2132 0.2134
March 0.2144 0.2129 0.2133
April 0.2140 0.2128 0.2129
May 0.2128 0.2125 0.2126
June 0.2126 0.2122 0.2124
July 0.2134 0.2115 0.2122
August 0.2120 0.2118 0.2119