2026 KWD to IMP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2778 IMP

YEARLY LOW

2.3949 IMP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8167 IMP

2026 KWD to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 3.2778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 2.3949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8828 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2553 to the December average rate of 2.3989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2778 was down 0.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.2896, 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 16,389 IMP

2025 Average 16,300 IMP

Yearly Trough Low 11,975 IMP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,414.20 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.3464

2.3128

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to IMP 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 2.9537, compared to 2.4057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.8487 IMP (High: 3.2493 / Low: 2.4006). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 2.3989 / Low: 2.3989).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8487

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.7161 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 3.2602) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.2399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+0.63%).

2026 Avg (February) 3.2602

2025 Avg (February) 3.2399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.2724	3.2451	3.2553
February	3.2778	3.2522	3.2602
March	3.2750	3.2306	3.2555
April	3.2493	2.4006	3.1189
May	2.4083	2.3951	2.4028
June	2.4560	2.4013	2.4298
July	2.4362	2.3949	2.4124
August	2.3989	2.3989	2.3989