YEARLY HIGH
10.8389 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.3222 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5642 IQD

2026 ISK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 10.8389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 10.3222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5167 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5047 to the December average rate of 10.5794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.8389 was down 0.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.8771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,195 IQD
2025 Average 51,189 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 51,611 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,583.41 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.7237
10.4098
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 10.5830, compared to 10.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4831 IQD (High: 10.8389 / Low: 10.3558). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 IQD (High: 10.6019 / Low: 10.5666).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4831
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1861 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 10.5047) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.3351), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1696 (+12.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 10.5047
2025 Avg (January) 9.3351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8389 10.3558 10.5047
February 10.7878 10.6282 10.6975
March 10.7848 10.3682 10.5115
April 10.7789 10.4196 10.6545
May 10.6782 10.6366 10.6503
June 10.6384 10.3222 10.4794
July 10.5337 10.3765 10.4359
August 10.6019 10.5666 10.5794