YEARLY HIGH
1867.6513 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1782.7630 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1831.3359 XOF

2026 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1867.6513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1782.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.8883 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1819.7032 to the December average rate of 1839.2996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1867.6513 was down 10.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 2078.3267, 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 9,338,256 XOF
2025 Average 9,473,840 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,913,815 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424,441.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1858.2733
1803.8137
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to XOF 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 1826.2755, compared to 1846.5173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.2418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1826.2755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1846.5173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 57.7407 XOF (High: 1840.5038 / Low: 1782.7630). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6712 XOF (High: 1840.9054 / Low: 1837.2342).

January Spread (Volatile) ±57.7407
August Spread (Stable) ±3.6712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 28.7813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.7813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1844.9991) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1858.2203), the exchange rate shifted by -13.2212 (-0.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 1844.9991
2025 Avg (June) 1858.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1840.5038 1782.7630 1819.7032
February 1817.0259 1795.7716 1808.3520
March 1867.1055 1826.4545 1846.8214
April 1842.3382 1798.7145 1818.0401
May 1822.8586 1817.5859 1819.7371
June 1867.6513 1819.4591 1844.9991
July 1861.2529 1838.9839 1853.7350
August 1840.9054 1837.2342 1839.2996