YEARLY HIGH
0.3170 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.2819 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3068 IQD

2026 MGA to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MGA to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.3170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2871 to the December average rate of 0.3069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3170 was up 6.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,585 IQD
2025 Average 1,446 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,409 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.69 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3181
0.2842
JanuMarcMayJuly

MGA 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 0.3069, compared to 0.3065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0177 IQD (High: 0.3112 / Low: 0.2936). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 IQD (High: 0.3078 / Low: 0.3063).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3143) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+12.20%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3143
2025 Avg (March) 0.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2936 0.2819 0.2871
February 0.3112 0.2936 0.3000
March 0.3170 0.3092 0.3143
April 0.3170 0.3134 0.3153
May 0.3157 0.3117 0.3128
June 0.3143 0.3083 0.3117
July 0.3090 0.2988 0.3061
August 0.3078 0.3063 0.3069