2026 LYD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

241.9699 IQD

YEARLY LOW

203.0068 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

208.7672 IQD

2026 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 241.9699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 203.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9631 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.4342 to the December average rate of 204.7526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 241.9699 was down 11.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 273.7820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,209,849 IQD

2025 Average 1,240,029 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,015,034 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,815.34 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

233.0330

201.8466

JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 210.1566, compared to 204.5990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.1566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.5990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 36.1074 IQD (High: 241.9699 / Low: 205.8624). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 IQD (High: 204.7564 / Low: 204.7488).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.1074

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 23.0472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 230.4342) against the same month in 2025 (average: 265.7388), the exchange rate shifted by -35.3047 (-13.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 230.4342

2025 Avg (January) 265.7388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	241.9699	205.8624	230.4342
February	208.4592	206.8715	207.3870
March	207.4064	204.3806	205.4093
April	207.2785	204.8611	206.2348
May	206.3005	206.0130	206.2457
June	206.3137	203.9101	205.2288
July	205.1956	203.0068	204.4454
August	204.7564	204.7488	204.7526