2026 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

351.9738 IQD

YEARLY LOW

346.6001 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

348.9823 IQD

2026 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 351.9738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 346.6001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3737 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.3265 to the December average rate of 348.7454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 351.9738 was down 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 354.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,759,869 IQD

2025 Average 1,745,839 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,733,000 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,868.69 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

349.3911

348.6165

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SAR 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 348.9823, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 348.9823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.9823

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 5.2097 IQD (High: 351.9738 / Low: 346.7641). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8674 IQD (High: 349.0312 / Low: 348.1637).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2097

June Spread (Stable) ±0.8674

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 0.4516 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 349.3265) against the same month in 2025 (average: 349.1694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1571 (+0.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 349.3265

2025 Avg (January) 349.1694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	351.9738	346.7641	349.3265
February	350.7790	348.1947	349.1574
March	350.3452	346.6001	348.8510
April	350.6829	348.1481	349.1326
May	350.1169	347.2679	348.6811
June	349.0312	348.1637	348.7454