2026 XAU to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6155919.8809 IQD

YEARLY LOW

1299.9968 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2880923.4640 IQD

2026 XAU to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 6155919.8809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1299.9968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6154619.8841 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1310.0170 to the December average rate of 5376755.5411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 410334.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6155919.8809 was up 462546.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 1330.5890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,779,599,405 IQD

2025 Average 6,548,691 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 6,499,984 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,773,099,420.54 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6511498.0887

-590526.1299

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XAU 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 2055287.8276, compared to 5357830.3731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3302542.5456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2055287.8276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5357830.3731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6154612.7385 IQD (High: 6155919.8809 / Low: 1307.1424). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6376 IQD (High: 1314.6630 / Low: 1303.0253).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6154612.7385

March Spread (Stable) ±11.6376

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 380520.2326 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -380520.2326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 868993.0794) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1309.3027), the exchange rate shifted by +867683.7768 (+66270.68%).

2026 Avg (April) 868993.0794

2025 Avg (April) 1309.3027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1320.2858	1299.9968	1310.0170
February	1318.5095	1306.0966	1309.4058
March	1314.6630	1303.0253	1309.2216
April	6155919.8809	1307.1424	868993.0794
May	6044944.8572	5814912.2904	5919662.7371
June	5916886.2343	5242113.2821	5539142.5045
July	5472034.0833	5239735.3677	5338905.2052
August	5578283.7198	5282579.3488	5376755.5411