2026 MDL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

78.5304 IQD

YEARLY LOW

73.8941 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

75.8416 IQD

2026 MDL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 78.5304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 73.8941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6363 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.6264 to the December average rate of 74.8532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 78.5304 was down 1.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 80.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 392,652 IQD

2025 Average 378,906 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 369,470 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,181.67 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

77.9343

74.2400

JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 76.2220, compared to 74.7005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.2220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.7005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.7433 IQD (High: 77.1455 / Low: 74.4022). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 74.8532 / Low: 74.8532).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.7433

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 1.7611 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 77.6264) against the same month in 2025 (average: 70.6189), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0075 (+9.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 77.6264

2025 Avg (January) 70.6189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.5304	76.4129	77.6264
February	78.1878	76.2792	77.2408
March	76.6001	74.4139	75.4798
April	77.1455	74.4022	75.8886
May	76.3857	75.6590	75.9393
June	76.0254	73.8941	75.1573
July	75.0856	74.0345	74.5478
August	74.8532	74.8532	74.8532