YEARLY HIGH
73034.9674 STD
YEARLY LOW
71583.9727 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
72286.6389 STD

2026 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 73034.9674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 71583.9727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1450.9948 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72533.1872 to the December average rate of 71912.6023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 73034.9674 was down 0.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 73298.7703, 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 365,174,837 STD
2025 Average 363,197,258 STD
Yearly Trough Low 357,919,863 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,254,973.83 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

72716.7541
71839.4976
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to STD 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 72348.9783, compared to 71912.6023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 436.3760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72348.9783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71912.6023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 989.4287 STD (High: 72973.0172 / Low: 71983.5886). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 422.6140 STD (High: 72342.6078 / Low: 71919.9939).

March Spread (Volatile) ±989.4287
June Spread (Stable) ±422.6140

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 352.7764 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -352.7764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 72643.6493) against the same month in 2025 (average: 72189.8194), the exchange rate shifted by +453.8300 (+0.63%).

2026 Avg (February) 72643.6493
2025 Avg (February) 72189.8194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72914.9896 72305.9450 72533.1872
February 73034.9674 72465.1444 72643.6493
March 72973.0172 71983.5886 72537.3908
April 72437.8168 71918.3012 72184.6145
May 72463.2591 71975.2177 72074.4546
June 72342.6078 71919.9939 72120.5735
July 72164.2775 71583.9727 71912.6023