YEARLY HIGH
5.5399 IQD
YEARLY LOW
5.4553 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4910 IQD

2026 YER to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 5.5399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 5.4553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4950 to the December average rate of 5.4891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5399 was up 0.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.5112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,699 IQD
2025 Average 26,979 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 27,276 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.4958
5.4869
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

YER 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 5.4910, 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 5.4910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0846 IQD (High: 5.5399 / Low: 5.4553). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 IQD (High: 5.4926 / Low: 5.4806).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.4950) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2382 (+4.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.4950
2025 Avg (January) 5.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5399 5.4553 5.4950
February 5.5324 5.4774 5.4924
March 5.5111 5.4634 5.4876
April 5.5239 5.4772 5.4935
May 5.4926 5.4806 5.4886
June 5.4946 5.4816 5.4891