2026 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2893 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.0924 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1846 SAR

2026 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 12.2893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 12.0924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1969 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2076 to the December average rate of 12.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.2893 was down 0.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.3609, 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 61,446 SAR

2025 Average 61,142 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 60,462 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 984.27 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.2341

12.1423

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KWD to SAR 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 12.1846, 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 12.1846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1355 SAR (High: 12.2602 / Low: 12.1247). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 SAR (High: 12.1683 / Low: 12.1290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1355

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

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 0.0623 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 12.2264) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.1503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0762 (+0.63%).

2026 Avg (February) 12.2264

2025 Avg (February) 12.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2639	12.1697	12.2076
February	12.2893	12.1981	12.2264
March	12.2602	12.1247	12.2176
April	12.1937	12.1185	12.1553
May	12.1954	12.0924	12.1508
June	12.1683	12.1290	12.1499