YEARLY HIGH
26.3692 MOP
YEARLY LOW
25.9602 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.1360 MOP

2026 KWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 26.3692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 25.9602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4090 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1368 to the December average rate of 26.0503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 26.3692 was down 0.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 26.5290, 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 131,846 MOP
2025 Average 130,864 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 129,801 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,045.02 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

26.2517
26.0320
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to MOP 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 26.1626, compared to 26.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2930 MOP (High: 26.3658 / Low: 26.0727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 26.0503 / Low: 26.0503).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2930
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0956 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 26.2334) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.9792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2542 (+0.98%).

2026 Avg (February) 26.2334
2025 Avg (February) 25.9792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2385 26.0635 26.1368
February 26.3692 26.1187 26.2334
March 26.3658 26.0727 26.2322
April 26.2918 25.9992 26.1366
May 26.2474 26.0644 26.1047
June 26.2165 26.0580 26.1321
July 26.1377 25.9602 26.0617
August 26.0503 26.0503 26.0503