YEARLY HIGH
1320.2858 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.0426 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
633.5146 IQD

2026 ZWL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1320.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 4.0426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1316.2432 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1310.0170 to the December average rate of 4.0581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1320.2858 was down 0.77% 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 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,601,429 IQD
2025 Average 6,548,691 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 20,213 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,581,216.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1440.6128
-126.5378
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 843.3320, compared to 4.0624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 839.2696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 843.3320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1311.4143 IQD (High: 1315.4817 / Low: 4.0674). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 IQD (High: 4.0614 / Low: 4.0563).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1311.4143
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 1119.1440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1119.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1310.0170) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1310.2533), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2364 (-0.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 1310.0170
2025 Avg (January) 1310.2533

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 1315.4817 4.0674 1123.2117
May 4.0706 4.0619 4.0676
June 4.0722 4.0622 4.0684
July 4.0759 4.0426 4.0668
August 4.0614 4.0563 4.0581