YEARLY HIGH
15.0976 IQD
YEARLY LOW
14.8656 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9755 IQD

2026 KGS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 15.0976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 14.8656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2320 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9806 to the December average rate of 14.9653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.0976 was down 1.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.2990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,488 IQD
2025 Average 74,965 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 74,328 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,160.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.9822
14.9637
JanuMarcMayJuly

KGS 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 14.9774, compared to 14.9698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2320 IQD (High: 15.0976 / Low: 14.8656). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 IQD (High: 14.9884 / Low: 14.9562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2320
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 14.9806) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.0131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0325 (-0.22%).

2026 Avg (January) 14.9806
2025 Avg (January) 15.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0976 14.8656 14.9806
February 15.0773 14.9354 14.9732
March 15.0333 14.9002 14.9712
April 15.0427 14.9473 14.9807
May 14.9884 14.9562 14.9783
June 14.9942 14.9574 14.9803
July 15.0081 14.8853 14.9744
August 14.9920 14.9356 14.9653