2026 SAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

353.9167 IQD

YEARLY LOW

346.6001 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

349.0666 IQD

2026 SAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 353.9167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 346.6001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3166 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.3265 to the December average rate of 349.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 353.9167 was down 0.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 354.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,769,583 IQD

2025 Average 1,745,839 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,733,000 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,582.84 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

349.3911

348.6165

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 349.0650, compared to 349.0759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.0650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 349.0759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 5.7529 IQD (High: 353.9167 / Low: 348.1637). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 IQD (High: 349.0908 / Low: 349.0610).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.7529

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0298

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 0.4516 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 349.2414) against the same month in 2025 (average: 349.1698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0716 (+0.02%).

2026 Avg (June) 349.2414

2025 Avg (June) 349.1698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	351.9738	346.7641	349.3265
February	350.7790	348.1947	349.1574
March	350.3452	346.6001	348.8510
April	350.6829	348.1481	349.1326
May	350.1169	347.2679	348.6811
June	353.9167	348.1637	349.2414
July	349.0908	349.0610	349.0759