YEARLY HIGH
10.3682 ILS
YEARLY LOW
9.0500 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8182 ILS

2026 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.3682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 9.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3182 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2358 to the December average rate of 9.4097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.3682 was down 16.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.4069, 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 51,841 ILS
2025 Average 56,244 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 45,250 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,591.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.3423
9.0645
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KWD to ILS 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 9.8182, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.6028 ILS (High: 10.1734 / Low: 9.5706). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2387 ILS (High: 10.2286 / Low: 9.9899).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6605 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 10.2358) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.7276), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4918 (-12.72%).

2026 Avg (January) 10.2358
2025 Avg (January) 11.7276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3682 10.0698 10.2358
February 10.2286 9.9899 10.1162
March 10.2695 9.9791 10.1451
April 10.1734 9.5706 9.8315
May 9.5735 9.0542 9.1710
June 9.5960 9.0500 9.4097