2026 KWD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7332 BOB

YEARLY LOW

22.2532 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.0383 BOB

2026 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 38.7332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 22.2532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4800 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5122 to the December average rate of 38.4025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 38.7332 was up 70.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.7165, 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 193,666 BOB

2025 Average 112,679 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 111,266 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,399.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

40.0079

20.7430

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to BOB 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 22.4427, compared to 32.8253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 15.7012 BOB (High: 37.9556 / Low: 22.2544). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1659 BOB (High: 22.5850 / Low: 22.4191).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.7012

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1659

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 38.4025) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.6136), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7889 (+69.82%).

2026 Avg (August) 38.4025

2025 Avg (August) 22.6136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.5850	22.4191	22.5122
February	22.6526	22.4274	22.5251
March	22.5935	22.3120	22.5044
April	22.5067	22.2532	22.3846
May	22.4765	22.2950	22.3484
June	22.5088	22.2899	22.3813
July	37.9556	22.2544	27.2481
August	38.7332	38.2557	38.4025