YEARLY HIGH
308.7083 IQD
YEARLY LOW
284.1454 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
294.4086 IQD

2026 RON to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 308.7083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 284.1454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5629 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.8072 to the December average rate of 287.1156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 308.7083 was up 0.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 307.2217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,543,542 IQD
2025 Average 1,468,175 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,420,727 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,814.61 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

305.7081
283.9202
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON 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 297.0696, compared to 286.4258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.0696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.4258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 10.2145 IQD (High: 308.7083 / Low: 298.4939). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 287.1156 / Low: 287.1156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.2145
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.2213 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 301.8072) against the same month in 2025 (average: 272.5304), the exchange rate shifted by +29.2768 (+10.74%).

2026 Avg (January) 301.8072
2025 Avg (January) 272.5304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 308.7083 298.4939 301.8072
February 306.6430 302.1572 303.8925
March 303.1439 293.4388 297.1456
April 303.8402 295.1726 300.5690
May 295.1714 290.3601 291.3478
June 290.5162 284.1454 287.6553
July 286.9224 284.5727 285.7359
August 287.1156 287.1156 287.1156