2026 JMD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.4239 IQD

YEARLY LOW

8.2373 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.3123 IQD

2026 JMD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 8.4239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 8.2373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1866 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2996 to the December average rate of 8.2753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.4239 was up 0.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.4217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,120 IQD

2025 Average 41,161 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 41,187 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 933.01 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.3954

8.2644

JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD 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 8.3243, compared to 8.2763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1854 IQD (High: 8.4239 / Low: 8.2385). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 IQD (High: 8.2759 / Low: 8.2750).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1854

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.2996) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.3473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0478 (-0.57%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.2996

2025 Avg (January) 8.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.4239	8.2385	8.2996
February	8.4167	8.3411	8.3845
March	8.4020	8.2821	8.3447
April	8.3534	8.2416	8.2974
May	8.3586	8.3098	8.3232
June	8.3199	8.2644	8.2963
July	8.3425	8.2373	8.2774
August	8.2759	8.2750	8.2753