YEARLY HIGH
26.5837 SBD
YEARLY LOW
25.8894 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.1455 SBD

2026 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 26.5837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 25.8894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6943 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4312 to the December average rate of 26.1393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 26.5837 was down 3.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.5386, 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 132,919 SBD
2025 Average 135,436 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 129,447 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,471.57 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

26.4751
25.9481
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to SBD 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 26.1632, compared to 26.0925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3674 SBD (High: 26.3480 / Low: 25.9806). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 SBD (High: 26.1635 / Low: 26.1174).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3674
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1851 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 26.4312) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.3618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9306 (-3.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 26.4312
2025 Avg (January) 27.3618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.5837 26.2336 26.4312
February 26.3704 26.1856 26.2460
March 26.3480 25.9806 26.1974
April 26.1512 25.9465 26.0563
May 26.1540 25.9249 25.9920
June 26.1731 25.9426 26.0563
July 26.1408 25.8894 26.0458
August 26.1635 26.1174 26.1393