2026 PEN to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

391.8540 IQD

YEARLY LOW

372.8087 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

385.1740 IQD

2026 PEN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 391.8540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 372.8087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0453 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 390.1828 to the December average rate of 386.8237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 391.8540 was up 0.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 389.7262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,959,270 IQD

2025 Average 1,837,824 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,864,044 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,226.37 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

391.1703

379.5200

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 384.8886, compared to 386.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 384.8886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 386.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 15.5683 IQD (High: 390.2977 / Low: 374.7294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6876 IQD (High: 387.2450 / Low: 386.5575).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.5683

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.7085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 390.1828) against the same month in 2025 (average: 349.4884), the exchange rate shifted by +40.6944 (+11.64%).

2026 Avg (January) 390.1828

2025 Avg (January) 349.4884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	391.8540	389.4522	390.1828
February	391.8303	389.1004	390.1994
March	390.2977	374.7294	380.4909
April	388.1506	372.8087	381.1089
May	384.8899	373.4854	382.7967
June	387.4012	377.7939	384.5528
July	386.5624	383.5217	385.2364
August	387.2450	386.5575	386.8237