YEARLY HIGH
795.8072 IQD
YEARLY LOW
738.7675 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
767.5979 IQD

2026 NZD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 795.8072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 738.7675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.0398 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 764.9307 to the December average rate of 769.2295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 795.8072 was down 0.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 799.0974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,979,036 IQD
2025 Average 3,810,961 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,693,837 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285,198.82 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

789.6882
753.3708
JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD 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 769.1928, compared to 762.8134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 769.1928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 762.8134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 44.7845 IQD (High: 795.8072 / Low: 751.0228). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2144 IQD (High: 770.8195 / Low: 767.6051).

January Spread (Volatile) ±44.7845
August Spread (Stable) ±3.2144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 22.0418 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 764.9307) against the same month in 2025 (average: 737.2334), the exchange rate shifted by +27.6973 (+3.76%).

2026 Avg (January) 764.9307
2025 Avg (January) 737.2334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 795.8072 751.0228 764.9307
February 792.6423 778.1748 786.6617
March 779.2233 748.2372 764.6199
April 775.8168 743.2216 764.3377
May 784.3223 772.6050 778.1311
June 781.7281 738.7675 756.4756
July 765.9939 743.0434 756.3973
August 770.8195 767.6051 769.2295