YEARLY HIGH
0.9093 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.8819 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8953 IQD

2026 RWF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.9093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.8819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8994 to the December average rate of 0.8924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9093 was down 4.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,546 IQD
2025 Average 4,570 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,410 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9002
0.8908
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF 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 0.8965, compared to 0.8920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0178 IQD (High: 0.9093 / Low: 0.8914). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 0.8924 / Low: 0.8924).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8994) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0414 (-4.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8994
2025 Avg (January) 0.9408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9093 0.8914 0.8994
February 0.9019 0.8965 0.8983
March 0.9007 0.8937 0.8973
April 0.8973 0.8939 0.8963
May 0.8963 0.8925 0.8943
June 0.8958 0.8819 0.8931
July 0.8948 0.8859 0.8915
August 0.8924 0.8924 0.8924