YEARLY HIGH
2.8594 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2.5544 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7078 IQD

2026 KZT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KZT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 2.8594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.5544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3050 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5812 to the December average rate of 2.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.8594 was up 6.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.6845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,297 IQD
2025 Average 12,572 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 12,772 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,525.25 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.8115
2.5603
JanuMarcMayJuly

KZT 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 2.6856, compared to 2.7741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1395 IQD (High: 2.8276 / Low: 2.6882). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 IQD (High: 2.7014 / Low: 2.6716).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1395
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2.7906) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2465 (+9.69%).

2026 Avg (April) 2.7906
2025 Avg (April) 2.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6247 2.5544 2.5812
February 2.6799 2.5934 2.6416
March 2.7501 2.6195 2.6877
April 2.8594 2.7417 2.7906
May 2.8276 2.6882 2.7253
June 2.7014 2.6716 2.6874
July 2.8020 2.7335 2.7738
August 2.7939 2.7632 2.7744