2026 KWD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

522.2931 ETB

YEARLY LOW

500.9502 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

512.0525 ETB

2026 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 522.2931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 500.9502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3430 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 506.4884 to the December average rate of 518.4467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 522.2931 was up 2.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 511.0230, 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 2,611,466 ETB

2025 Average 2,264,843 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 2,504,751 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,714.77 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

520.2325

504.8974

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to ETB 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 509.8364, compared to 518.7006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 509.8364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 518.7006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 12.7004 ETB (High: 513.6505 / Low: 500.9502). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4049 ETB (High: 521.2903 / Low: 515.8854).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.7004

August Spread (Stable) ±5.4049

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 0.5100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 518.9546) against the same month in 2025 (average: 450.6823), the exchange rate shifted by +68.2723 (+15.15%).

2026 Avg (July) 518.9546

2025 Avg (July) 450.6823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	510.0676	504.5317	506.4884
February	509.9453	503.6713	506.1754
March	513.6505	500.9502	507.3488
April	510.4823	502.8736	506.8387
May	518.7234	510.5027	515.2188
June	521.8416	511.1766	516.9483
July	522.2931	514.7672	518.9546
August	521.2903	515.8854	518.4467