2026 KWD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.1631 WST

YEARLY LOW

8.8163 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.9056 WST

2026 KWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 8.8163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3468 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0301 to the December average rate of 8.9131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.1631 was down 0.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.2245, 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 45,815 WST

2025 Average 45,581 WST

Yearly Trough Low 44,081 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,734.13 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.0469

8.8455

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to WST 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 8.9115, compared to 8.8877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1814 WST (High: 9.1631 / Low: 8.9817). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 WST (High: 8.9239 / Low: 8.9061).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1814

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.1225 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 9.0301) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.0833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0532 (-0.59%).

2026 Avg (January) 9.0301

2025 Avg (January) 9.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1631	8.9817	9.0301
February	9.0122	8.8677	8.9076
March	8.9613	8.8280	8.8820
April	8.9214	8.8574	8.8902
May	8.9246	8.8644	8.8767
June	8.9097	8.8576	8.8823
July	8.8957	8.8163	8.8623
August	8.9239	8.9061	8.9131