Kuwaiti dinar to US dollar (KWD to USD)
1 Kuwaiti dinar = 3.2203 US dollars on 19 Oct 2026 (daily reference rate). Over the past month it has moved −0.91% and over the past year −1.55%.
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Rate used: 1 KWD = 3.2203 USD, daily reference rate for 19 Oct 2026. This is a mid-market rate, not a quote from a bank or exchange.
KWD to USD chart
Kuwaiti dinar to US dollar conversion table
| KWD | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 KWD | 3.22 USD |
| 5 KWD | 16.10 USD |
| 10 KWD | 32.20 USD |
| 25 KWD | 80.51 USD |
| 50 KWD | 161.01 USD |
| 100 KWD | 322.03 USD |
| 500 KWD | 1,610.15 USD |
| 1,000 KWD | 3,220.30 USD |
| 5,000 KWD | 16,101.48 USD |
| 10,000 KWD | 32,202.97 USD |
| USD | KWD |
|---|---|
| 10 USD | 3.105 KWD |
| 50 USD | 15.527 KWD |
| 100 USD | 31.053 KWD |
| 500 USD | 155.265 KWD |
| 1,000 USD | 310.530 KWD |
| 5,000 USD | 1,552.652 KWD |
| 10,000 USD | 3,105.304 KWD |
| 50,000 USD | 15,526.519 KWD |
| 100,000 USD | 31,053.038 KWD |
| 500,000 USD | 155,265.190 KWD |
How the rate has moved
| Period | Change in 1 KWD |
|---|---|
| 1 day | +0.14% |
| 1 week | +0.17% |
| 1 month | −0.91% |
| 3 months | −0.64% |
| 1 year | −1.55% |
| Since 2000 | −1.94% |
| 30-day average | 3.2292 USD |
About the KWD/USD rate
This page converts Kuwaiti dinars (KWD) into US dollars (USD). The Kuwaiti dinar is the currency of Kuwait and is issued by the Central Bank of Kuwait. The US dollar is the currency of the United States and is issued by the Federal Reserve.
The rate is the daily mid-market reference rate for 19 Oct 2026, compiled from open public exchange-rate data (history before March 2024 comes from the forex feed behind our forex pages, scaled to join smoothly). It is refreshed once a day, so it is a reference level, not a live quote. Over the last 12 months 1 KWD bought between 3.2078 (14 Oct 2026) and 3.2715 (15 Dec 2025) US dollars, and the 30-day average is 3.2292. Since 2000, when our history for this pair starts, 1 KWD has moved from 3.2839 to 3.2203 USD, a change of −1.94%.
When you exchange money, the rate you get depends on who you use. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services add a margin to the market rate. Treat this page as the reference and ask your provider for its quote before you send or convert money.
Interest rates behind the currencies
| Central bank | Policy rate | Last change |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of Kuwait (KWD) | 3.50% | 11 Dec 2025 |
| US Federal Reserve System (USD) | 3.88% | 17 Sep 2026 |
A wider gap between two countries' policy rates tends to favour the higher-yielding currency, though inflation, trade and capital flows matter too. All rates: central bank interest rates. Country pages: Kuwait, the United States
Frequently asked questions
What is the KWD to USD rate today?
On 19 Oct 2026 (the latest daily reference rate), 1 Kuwaiti dinar = 3.2203 US dollars. That is +0.14% against the previous close.
How much is 100 Kuwaiti dinars in US dollars?
At the latest rate, 100 KWD = 322.03 USD.
How much is 1 US dollar in Kuwaiti dinars?
At the latest rate, 1 USD = 0.31053 KWD.
Is this the rate my bank or exchange will give me?
No. This is a mid-market reference rate for the day. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services quote their own buy and sell rates, which include a margin, so the rate you get can be a little worse than the one shown here.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. It is a daily reference rate, not a live quote, and the chart shows weekdays only.
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