YEARLY HIGH
0.1915 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1737 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1826 KWD

2021 BAM to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1887 to the December average rate of 0.1750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1915 was up 0.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 958 KWD
2020 Average 895 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 869 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.11 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1901
0.1736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.1860, compared to 0.1791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 KWD (High: 0.1867 / Low: 0.1813). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.1754 / Low: 0.1742).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1887) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+9.53%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1887
2020 Avg (January) 0.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1915 0.1871 0.1887
February 0.1883 0.1854 0.1871
March 0.1867 0.1813 0.1840
April 0.1866 0.1813 0.1841
May 0.1884 0.1851 0.1868
June 0.1879 0.1833 0.1854
July 0.1838 0.1810 0.1820
August 0.1829 0.1798 0.1810
September 0.1825 0.1785 0.1812
October 0.1798 0.1782 0.1790
November 0.1790 0.1737 0.1763
December 0.1754 0.1742 0.1750