The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘Get Rates’.
USD to KWD Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 USD = 0.3063 KWD
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USD to KWD is at 7-day lows near 0.3060, just below its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 1.1% range from 0.3050 to 0.3084
Is the USD to KWD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the Kuwaiti dinar is to review how the USD/KWD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to KWD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/KWD
Change
Period
07 Jul 2023
0.3069
0% ▲
2 Week
22 Apr 2023
0.3064
0.2% ▲
3 Month
21 Jul 2022
0.3077
0.2% ▼
1 Year
22 Jul 2018
0.3025
1.5% ▲
5 Year
23 Jul 2013
0.2850
7.7% ▲
10 Year
26 Jul 2003
0.2989
2.7% ▲
20 Year
USD/KWD historic rates & change to 21-Jul-2023
USD to KWD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Kuwaiti dinar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
The standard OFX USD-KWD rate is 0.2997, -2.2% from the mid-rate. Visit OFX here to secure the better rate.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Dinar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-KWD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-KWD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best USD to KWD exchange rate is 0.3048 from OFX, -0.49% from the mid-market rate 0.3063. The next best rate is 0.3043 from Wise, -0.65% from the mid-rate. Then Western Union with 0.3032 is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 0.2829 at -7.6% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 0.281 at -8.3% and the Citibank rate is 0.2951 at -3.7% compared to the mid-rate 0.3063.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The USD/JPY exchange rate has shown recent resilience, with the US dollar closing last week's session at 14-day highs near 144.9, just under its three-month average.