2026 SDG to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1950 IQD

YEARLY LOW

2.1613 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1793 IQD

2026 SDG to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 2.1950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.1613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1780 to the December average rate of 2.1772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1950 was down 0.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,975 IQD

2025 Average 10,898 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 10,806 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.65 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1824

2.1764

JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 2.1794, compared to 2.1789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1794

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0337 IQD (High: 2.1950 / Low: 2.1613). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 IQD (High: 2.1796 / Low: 2.1751).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.1780) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1798), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.1780

2025 Avg (January) 2.1798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1950	2.1613	2.1780
February	2.1920	2.1714	2.1769
March	2.1875	2.1663	2.1781
April	2.1888	2.1749	2.1802
May	2.1833	2.1780	2.1815
June	2.1852	2.1782	2.1819
July	2.1856	2.1677	2.1807
August	2.1796	2.1751	2.1772