YEARLY HIGH
4301.7263 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4192.5951 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4246.5768 IQD

2026 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 4301.7263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 4192.5951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.1312 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4264.4455 to the December average rate of 4230.3120, 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 4301.7263 was down 0.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 4302.6570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,508,632 IQD
2025 Average 21,348,920 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 20,962,975 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545,656.07 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4273.2433
4221.7488
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD 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 4252.7104, compared to 4228.1760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4252.7104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4228.1760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 57.9750 IQD (High: 4301.7263 / Low: 4243.7513). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1206 IQD (High: 4235.5234 / Low: 4224.4028).

January Spread (Volatile) ±57.9750
August Spread (Stable) ±11.1206

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 18.2833 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4264.4455) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4250.5206), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9249 (+0.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 4264.4455
2025 Avg (January) 4250.5206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4301.7263 4243.7513 4264.4455
February 4289.5840 4251.7783 4268.9521
March 4283.1791 4230.9528 4262.1090
April 4266.7465 4219.0246 4243.8257
May 4260.2873 4226.8860 4236.7025
June 4254.8281 4226.7721 4240.2278
July 4240.1451 4192.5951 4226.0400
August 4235.5234 4224.4028 4230.3120