YEARLY HIGH
0.0460 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0438 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0444 KWD

2020 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0460 was up 3.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230 KWD
2019 Average 220 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 219 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.21 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0453
0.0438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0446, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.0460 / Low: 0.0442). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0446 / Low: 0.0445).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0449) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0449
2019 Avg (March) 0.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0440 0.0438 0.0439
February 0.0443 0.0439 0.0441
March 0.0460 0.0442 0.0449
April 0.0454 0.0448 0.0451
May 0.0452 0.0447 0.0448
June 0.0446 0.0445 0.0446
July 0.0446 0.0442 0.0445
August 0.0444 0.0441 0.0443
September 0.0445 0.0442 0.0443
October 0.0444 0.0442 0.0443
November 0.0445 0.0442 0.0443
December 0.0445 0.0440 0.0442