YEARLY HIGH
0.8057 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7954 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8011 KWD

2026 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.8057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.7954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7990 to the December average rate of 0.8037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8057 was up 0.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,028 KWD
2025 Average 3,988 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,977 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.41 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8047
0.7974
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

OMR to KWD 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 0.8011, 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 0.8011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0087 KWD (High: 0.8051 / Low: 0.7964). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KWD (High: 0.8045 / Low: 0.8022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.8027) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+0.68%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.8027
2025 Avg (April) 0.7972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8025 0.7954 0.7990
February 0.8000 0.7966 0.7980
March 0.8051 0.7964 0.7991
April 0.8057 0.8000 0.8027
May 0.8051 0.7999 0.8041
June 0.8045 0.8022 0.8037