YEARLY HIGH
3434.1168 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3380.8829 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3405.3713 IQD

2026 OMR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 3434.1168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 3380.8829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.2339 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3407.0846 to the December average rate of 3398.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3434.1168 was down 0.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 3436.3674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,170,584 IQD
2025 Average 17,026,808 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 16,904,415 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,169.38 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3407.9668
3397.3810
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR 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 3406.5044, compared to 3401.9718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3406.5044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3401.9718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 47.9249 IQD (High: 3434.1168 / Low: 3386.1919). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9011 IQD (High: 3401.3581 / Low: 3396.4570).

March Spread (Volatile) ±47.9249
August Spread (Stable) ±4.9011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.4173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3406.0398) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3402.9314), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1084 (+0.09%).

2026 Avg (March) 3406.0398
2025 Avg (March) 3402.9314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3428.2898 3380.8829 3407.0846
February 3420.6792 3396.8790 3406.4948
March 3434.1168 3386.1919 3406.0398
April 3415.3303 3394.1348 3406.3151
May 3408.9554 3401.6187 3406.5285
June 3410.2723 3401.8232 3406.5638
July 3413.1430 3385.4553 3405.6804
August 3401.3581 3396.4570 3398.2631