YEARLY HIGH
1.4701 KYD
YEARLY LOW
1.1318 KYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3015 KYD

2026 XDR to KYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to KYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.4701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 1.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3384 KYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4378 to the December average rate of 1.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4701 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,351 KYD
2025 Average 6,940 KYD
Yearly Trough Low 5,659 KYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,691.87 KYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4787
1.1382
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR to KYD 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 1.3450, compared to 1.1709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.2517 KYD (High: 1.4458 / Low: 1.1942). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 KYD (High: 1.1769 / Low: 1.1732).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2517
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2074 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4378) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1374 (+10.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4378
2025 Avg (January) 1.3004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4701 1.4226 1.4378
February 1.4598 1.4414 1.4503
March 1.4488 1.4034 1.4186
April 1.4458 1.1942 1.3982
May 1.1983 1.1878 1.1908
June 1.1915 1.1318 1.1745
July 1.1698 1.1627 1.1666
August 1.1769 1.1732 1.1753