YEARLY HIGH
488.5334 IQD
YEARLY LOW
481.0260 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
484.4520 IQD

2026 XCD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 488.5334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 481.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5074 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 484.7337 to the December average rate of 483.2909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 488.5334 was down 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 492.3457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,442,667 IQD
2025 Average 2,423,309 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,405,130 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,536.80 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

484.8821
483.1462
JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 484.6300, compared to 483.9179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 484.6300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 483.9179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.5074 IQD (High: 488.5334 / Low: 481.0260). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IQD (High: 483.2909 / Low: 483.2909).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5074
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2541 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 484.7337) against the same month in 2025 (average: 484.8211), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0875 (-0.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 484.7337
2025 Avg (January) 484.8211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 488.5334 481.0260 484.7337
February 487.8761 483.2830 484.5075
March 486.4528 482.1466 484.4394
April 486.7557 483.6700 484.7179
May 484.9992 483.9564 484.6443
June 485.1861 483.9965 484.7375
July 485.6336 481.6640 484.5449
August 483.2909 483.2909 483.2909