2026 RUB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.4859 IQD

YEARLY LOW

15.2061 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.0602 IQD

2026 RUB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 18.4859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 15.2061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2798 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7991 to the December average rate of 16.4782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.4859 was up 7.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.2398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,429 IQD

2025 Average 78,679 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 76,030 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,398.85 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.4853

16.0548

JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 17.1923, compared to 16.6642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.7713 IQD (High: 18.3851 / Low: 16.6137). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 16.4782 / Low: 16.4782).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7713

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8862 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 18.2827) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.2814), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0014 (+12.29%).

2026 Avg (May) 18.2827

2025 Avg (May) 16.2814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4071	16.1729	16.7991
February	17.2507	16.9068	17.0561
March	16.9142	15.2061	16.2573
April	17.5419	16.2560	17.0221
May	18.4859	17.4731	18.2827
June	18.3851	16.6137	17.7363
July	17.1474	16.3020	16.8501
August	16.4782	16.4782	16.4782