How is compound interest calculated on IQD savings?

Compound interest grows on both your principal and the interest already earned. With Iraqi banks, formula is FV = P × (1 + r/n)^(n×t), where P is principal in IQD, r is the annual rate, n is how many times interest compounds per year (12 for monthly, 1 for annual), and t is years. This calculator adds optional monthly contributions and shows a variance range for best/worst scenarios.

What's the difference between simple and compound interest?

Simple interest pays you the same fixed amount every year — only on your original principal. Compound interest pays interest on the interest already credited, so the balance accelerates over time. Over 10 years at 10 percent, a 10-million-dinar deposit earns 10M in simple interest, but 15.9M with annual compounding — almost 60 percent more.

How realistic are the rates offered by Iraqi banks?

Iraqi Islamic banks usually quote a "profit rate" (not interest) of 4-7 percent on savings deposits, while certain government and commercial banks offer up to 8-10 percent on certificate-style products. Adjust the variance slider to model risk: a +2 percent / -2 percent band realistically brackets most Iraqi-dinar savings products.

Compound Interest Calculator — The Iraqi Investor

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This calculator is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Rates shown are assumed values and do not guarantee future returns.