YEARLY HIGH
374.7017 KES
YEARLY LOW
354.1325 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
363.4429 KES

2021 KWD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 374.7017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 354.1325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5693 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.5238 to the December average rate of 373.1752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 374.7017 was up 2.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 366.9815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,873,509 KES
2020 Average 1,735,710 KES
Yearly Trough Low 1,770,662 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,846.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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KWD to KES 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 360.1710, compared to 366.7148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 360.1710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 366.7148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 6.7285 KES (High: 360.9874 / Low: 354.2589). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3397 KES (High: 366.9213 / Low: 365.5815).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą6.7285
September Spread (Stable) Âą1.3397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6386 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 373.1752) against the same month in 2020 (average: 362.4509), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7243 (+2.96%).

2021 Avg (December) 373.1752
2020 Avg (December) 362.4509

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Month High Low Average
January 364.2481 359.3097 362.5238
February 363.6614 361.6971 362.3150
March 363.7516 361.4908 362.7460
April 360.9874 354.2589 358.1074
May 360.0909 354.1325 357.1200
June 358.9655 357.4424 358.2137
July 361.3400 358.0801 359.4184
August 365.3459 361.3656 363.4061
September 366.9213 365.5815 366.1810
October 368.8774 366.4967 367.6184
November 372.0841 368.7623 370.4900
December 374.7017 372.0869 373.1752