2026 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9336 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.6687 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8165 QAR

2026 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 11.9336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 11.6687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2648 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8524 to the December average rate of 11.7920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.9336 was down 0.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.9882, 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 59,668 QAR

2025 Average 59,380 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 58,344 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.18 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.8799

11.7563

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to QAR 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 11.8289, compared to 11.7793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1635 QAR (High: 11.9058 / Low: 11.7423). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 QAR (High: 11.8087 / Low: 11.7810).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1635

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

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 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 11.8696) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.8058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+0.54%).

2026 Avg (February) 11.8696

2025 Avg (February) 11.8058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8972	11.8100	11.8524
February	11.9336	11.8345	11.8696
March	11.9091	11.7727	11.8589
April	11.9058	11.7423	11.8115
May	11.8491	11.7583	11.7809
June	11.8538	11.7536	11.8000
July	11.8242	11.6687	11.7666
August	11.8087	11.7810	11.7920