2026 KWD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

215.6014 AFN

YEARLY LOW

201.4485 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

208.2283 AFN

2026 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 215.6014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 201.4485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1529 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.2959 to the December average rate of 212.5797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 215.6014 was down 15.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 254.7104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,078,007 AFN

2025 Average 1,136,612 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,007,242 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,764.46 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

214.2528

202.7700

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to AFN 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 207.0809, compared to 211.6705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.0809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.6705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 12.7738 AFN (High: 214.8717 / Low: 202.0979). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1859 AFN (High: 213.6829 / Low: 210.4970).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.7738

August Spread (Stable) ±3.1859

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.6388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 210.7614) against the same month in 2025 (average: 227.2022), the exchange rate shifted by -16.4408 (-7.24%).

2026 Avg (July) 210.7614

2025 Avg (July) 227.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	215.4307	211.1555	213.2959
February	214.8717	202.0979	208.6571
March	208.7097	203.5433	205.3285
April	211.7411	201.4485	206.6579
May	206.5101	201.8890	203.7269
June	208.5535	201.9253	204.8189
July	215.6014	204.7441	210.7614
August	213.6829	210.4970	212.5797