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Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) historical rate to US Dollar (USD)

The KWD/USD pair shows how many US dollars are needed to buy one Kuwaiti Dinar, reflecting Kuwait's oil-driven economy against the world's primary reserve currency.

Daily observations
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Method

How to read KWD/USD history

Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.

Days without a quotation are not interpolated: the series keeps only observations that were actually received.

Use cases

Travel, transfer and analysis

Compare several periods before a trip, an international transfer or a foreign-currency invoice. The average, minimum and maximum provide a quick reference, while the table enables a date-by-date check.

Minimum 3,22466219
Maximum 3,25309056
Average 3,23781626
Total change +0.39%
Daily observations

Dated KWD/USD rates

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Convert KWD/USD
Date UTC Rate Change Nature
3,25097538 +0.48% Market
3,23551308 -0.14% Market
3,2400207 -0.34% Market
3,25097538 +0% Market
3,25097538 +0.54% Market
3,23362978 +0.22% Market
3,226639 +0.06% Market
3,22466219 -0.06% Market
3,22653506 -0.11% Market
3,23018285 -0.61% Market
3,24991867 +0.58% Market
3,23133101 -0.02% Market
3,23195754 +0.11% Market
3,22851417 -0.16% Market
3,23362978 -0.23% Market
3,24096581 -0.37% Market
3,25309056 +0.39% Market
3,24054576 +0.06% Market
3,23844686 Market
Editorial analysis

Understanding the KWD/USD pair

The KWD/USD currency pair represents the exchange rate between the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), the official currency of Kuwait, and the US Dollar (USD), the world's primary reserve currency. This directed pair indicates how many US dollars are required to purchase one Kuwaiti Dinar. It is commonly used by businesses and individuals engaged in trade, investment, or remittances between Kuwait and the United States. An appreciation of the KWD against the USD means that the Dinar strengthens, making Kuwaiti goods more expensive for US buyers but reducing the cost of imports from the US for Kuwaiti consumers.

Structural drivers of the KWD/USD exchange rate include the monetary policies of the Central Bank of Kuwait and the US Federal Reserve. The Kuwaiti Dinar is pegged to an undisclosed basket of currencies, heavily influenced by the US dollar, but the peg allows for some fluctuation. Key factors include interest rate differentials, inflation rates, economic growth, and oil prices, as Kuwait is a major oil exporter. Capital flows, geopolitical stability in the Middle East, and global risk sentiment also play significant roles. The US dollar's strength is affected by US economic data, Federal Reserve policy, and its status as a safe-haven currency.

Over the past several years, the KWD/USD rate has remained relatively stable due to Kuwait's currency peg, with minor fluctuations reflecting adjustments in the basket composition or shifts in global oil markets. The pair has not experienced dramatic swings, as the Central Bank of Kuwait manages the peg to maintain economic stability. Without specific historical data, it is important to note that the pair's behavior is characterized by low volatility compared to free-floating currencies, and movements are typically gradual and policy-driven rather than market-driven. Traders and analysts monitor oil price trends and central bank announcements for potential shifts in the peg's parameters.

This analysis is provided for information only and is neither a forecast nor financial advice.

Method

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Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.

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