2026 LKR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2686 IQD

YEARLY LOW

3.8756 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.0639 IQD

2026 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 4.2686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 3.8756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3930 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2325 to the December average rate of 3.9024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.2686 was down 4.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.4695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,343 IQD

2025 Average 21,779 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 19,378 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,964.94 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.2684

3.8672

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 4.1180, compared to 3.9015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1526 IQD (High: 4.0980 / Low: 3.9454). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 IQD (High: 3.9028 / Low: 3.9021).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1526

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1552 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.2325) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1933 (-4.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.2325

2025 Avg (January) 4.4258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2686	4.1977	4.2325
February	4.2392	4.2291	4.2350
March	4.2360	4.1534	4.1976
April	4.1613	4.0998	4.1431
May	4.0980	3.9454	3.9879
June	3.9696	3.8848	3.9121
July	3.9125	3.8756	3.9006
August	3.9028	3.9021	3.9024