2026 NAD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 NAD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the NAD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 83.0281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 76.2873.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7408 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.3088 to the December average rate of 79.2899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 83.0281 was up 4.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 79.1393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
NAD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.9376, compared to 79.4866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4510 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.0822 IQD (High: 82.3696 / Low: 76.2873). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2614 IQD (High: 79.4526 / Low: 79.1912).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.4999 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 80.3088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.9183), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3905 (+14.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.0281 | 79.1393 | 80.3088 |
| February | 82.3992 | 81.0379 | 81.8099 |
| March | 82.3696 | 76.2873 | 78.3100 |
| April | 80.1959 | 77.0961 | 79.0909 |
| May | 80.6421 | 78.6315 | 80.0590 |
| June | 80.9702 | 78.9542 | 80.0473 |
| July | 80.7616 | 77.9304 | 79.6833 |
| August | 79.4526 | 79.1912 | 79.2899 |