YEARLY HIGH
20.8728 LYD
YEARLY LOW
17.6087 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3773 LYD

2026 KWD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 20.8728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 17.6087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2641 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6023 to the December average rate of 20.6302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.8728 was up 15.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.1395, 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 104,364 LYD
2025 Average 86,292 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 88,044 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,320.67 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.9642
18.3876
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to LYD 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 20.2862, compared to 20.6505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.1508 LYD (High: 20.7595 / Low: 17.6087). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 LYD (High: 20.6552 / Low: 20.6041).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1508
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1717 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 20.7495) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.6806), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0689 (+32.33%).

2026 Avg (March) 20.7495
2025 Avg (March) 15.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7595 17.6087 18.6023
February 20.6521 20.5169 20.5845
March 20.8728 20.5961 20.7495
April 20.6689 20.4800 20.5778
May 20.6510 20.5142 20.5420
June 20.8031 20.5091 20.6612
July 20.7516 20.5980 20.6708
August 20.6552 20.6041 20.6302