YEARLY HIGH
4.5998 CAD
YEARLY LOW
4.4036 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4962 CAD

2026 KWD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 4.5998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 4.4036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1962 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4878 to the December average rate of 4.5386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.5998 was down 2.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.7306, 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 22,999 CAD
2025 Average 22,780 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 22,018 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 981.08 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.5669
4.4403
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to CAD 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 4.4791, compared to 4.5475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1385 CAD (High: 4.5998 / Low: 4.4613). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 CAD (High: 4.5417 / Low: 4.5305).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1385
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4.5462) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0772 (+1.73%).

2026 Avg (June) 4.5462
2025 Avg (June) 4.4691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5346 4.4036 4.4878
February 4.4691 4.4147 4.4508
March 4.5193 4.4151 4.4687
April 4.5086 4.4260 4.4642
May 4.4701 4.4221 4.4567
June 4.5998 4.4613 4.5462
July 4.5927 4.5239 4.5563
August 4.5417 4.5305 4.5386