YEARLY HIGH
0.3155 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3030 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3068 KWD

2020 BMD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.3155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3035 to the December average rate of 0.3049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3155 was up 3.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,577 KWD
2019 Average 1,519 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,515 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.31 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3120
0.3027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 0.3076, compared to 0.3059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0104 KWD (High: 0.3155 / Low: 0.3050). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.3082 / Low: 0.3074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3092) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+1.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3092
2019 Avg (March) 0.3038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3040 0.3030 0.3035
February 0.3065 0.3039 0.3051
March 0.3155 0.3050 0.3092
April 0.3130 0.3092 0.3112
May 0.3094 0.3082 0.3090
June 0.3082 0.3074 0.3079
July 0.3080 0.3055 0.3072
August 0.3061 0.3053 0.3057
September 0.3065 0.3053 0.3059
October 0.3064 0.3055 0.3059
November 0.3063 0.3054 0.3056
December 0.3054 0.3040 0.3049