YEARLY HIGH
5.5670 BAM
YEARLY LOW
5.3300 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4608 BAM

2026 KWD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 5.5670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 5.3300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2370 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4290 to the December average rate of 5.4915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5670 was down 10.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.2405, 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 27,835 BAM
2025 Average 28,262 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 26,650 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.77 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.5417
5.3759
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to BAM 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 5.4445, compared to 5.5097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1581 BAM (High: 5.4881 / Low: 5.3300). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 BAM (High: 5.4373 / Low: 5.4276).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1581
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0818 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5.4918) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.5483), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0565 (-1.02%).

2026 Avg (June) 5.4918
2025 Avg (June) 5.5483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4881 5.3300 5.4290
February 5.4214 5.3492 5.3897
March 5.5657 5.4192 5.5039
April 5.5126 5.3666 5.4221
May 5.4373 5.4276 5.4304
June 5.5670 5.4259 5.4918
July 5.5488 5.4907 5.5279
August 5.5025 5.4827 5.4915