YEARLY HIGH
1.2572 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.2412 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2483 OMR

2026 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.2572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.2412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2516 to the December average rate of 1.2442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2572 was down 1.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2703, 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 6,286 OMR
2025 Average 6,269 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 6,206 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.23 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2541
1.2428
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KWD to OMR 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 1.2483, 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 1.2483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0135 OMR (High: 1.2556 / Low: 1.2421). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 OMR (High: 1.2466 / Low: 1.2430).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.2516) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.24%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.2516
2025 Avg (January) 1.2487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2572 1.2461 1.2516
February 1.2554 1.2500 1.2532
March 1.2556 1.2421 1.2513
April 1.2500 1.2412 1.2459
May 1.2501 1.2420 1.2437
June 1.2466 1.2430 1.2442