2026 MAD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

144.8835 IQD

YEARLY LOW

138.7550 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.4053 IQD

2026 MAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 144.8835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 138.7550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1285 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.9344 to the December average rate of 140.2309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 144.8835 was down 0.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 146.2050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 724,417 IQD

2025 Average 701,682 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 693,775 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,642.42 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

143.4369

139.7187

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD 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 141.8305, compared to 140.1297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.8305

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.1297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.5866 IQD (High: 143.3415 / Low: 138.7550). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 IQD (High: 140.2406 / Low: 140.2152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5866

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8712 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 142.9344) against the same month in 2025 (average: 130.4816), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4527 (+9.54%).

2026 Avg (January) 142.9344

2025 Avg (January) 130.4816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.8835	141.7519	142.9344
February	144.2040	142.6927	143.1270
March	143.3415	138.7550	140.2558
April	141.9920	139.4429	141.0652
May	142.6433	141.6025	142.4109
June	142.5682	139.2290	141.1894
July	140.6094	139.4320	140.0285
August	140.2406	140.2152	140.2309