YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1091 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1123 KWD

2026 WST to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1107 to the December average rate of 0.1122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1134 was up 1.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 KWD
2025 Average 548 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 546 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.47 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1130
0.1105
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST 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 0.1122, compared to 0.1125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 KWD (High: 0.1113 / Low: 0.1091). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.1123 / Low: 0.1121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1128) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.78%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1128
2025 Avg (July) 0.1098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1113 0.1091 0.1107
February 0.1128 0.1110 0.1123
March 0.1133 0.1116 0.1126
April 0.1129 0.1121 0.1125
May 0.1128 0.1121 0.1127
June 0.1129 0.1122 0.1126
July 0.1134 0.1124 0.1128
August 0.1123 0.1121 0.1122