2026 SBD to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

163.9778 IQD

YEARLY LOW

160.0270 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.3966 IQD

2026 SBD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 163.9778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 160.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9508 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.3436 to the December average rate of 161.6261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 163.9778 was up 1.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 161.1150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 819,889 IQD

2025 Average 788,225 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 800,135 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,754.20 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

163.1659

161.1779

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 162.5487, compared to 161.9405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.5487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.9405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.9508 IQD (High: 163.9778 / Low: 160.0270). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 161.6261 / Low: 161.6261).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9508

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6287 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 161.3436) against the same month in 2025 (average: 155.3472), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9964 (+3.86%).

2026 Avg (January) 161.3436

2025 Avg (January) 155.3472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.9778	160.0270	161.3436
February	163.7572	162.0954	162.6515
March	163.3136	161.9634	162.6922
April	163.7058	162.3739	162.8711
May	163.3450	162.7605	163.0003
June	163.2791	162.4104	162.7335
July	163.0659	161.0162	162.2549
August	161.6261	161.6261	161.6261