YEARLY HIGH
155.7065 MUR
YEARLY LOW
147.1366 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.8249 MUR

2026 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 155.7065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 147.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5700 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.1040 to the December average rate of 151.8240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 155.7065 was up 0.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 154.2309, 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 778,533 MUR
2025 Average 746,246 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 735,683 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,849.88 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

154.3705
149.7161
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to MUR 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 151.7392, compared to 152.0820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.7392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.0820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.1302 MUR (High: 155.6449 / Low: 149.5148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6390 MUR (High: 153.4610 / Low: 152.8219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.1302
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6390

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 153.9827) against the same month in 2025 (average: 148.5971), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3855 (+3.62%).

2026 Avg (June) 153.9827
2025 Avg (June) 148.5971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.7576 147.1366 150.1040
February 151.6136 147.7480 150.1351
March 155.6449 149.5148 152.0915
April 152.1660 149.6707 151.0263
May 153.4610 152.8219 153.0958
June 155.7065 152.3931 153.9827
July 153.0941 151.1559 152.3400
August 152.1681 151.4297 151.8240