YEARLY HIGH
0.0454 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0437 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0444 KWD

2022 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 0.0454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 0.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0454 was up 2.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0442, 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 227 KWD
2021 Average 219 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 219 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.42 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0450
0.0438
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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 0.0442, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 KWD (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0445). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0445 / Low: 0.0442).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0449) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+2.69%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0449
2021 Avg (October) 0.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0442 0.0438 0.0439
February 0.0444 0.0437 0.0440
March 0.0444 0.0439 0.0442
April 0.0447 0.0439 0.0443
May 0.0449 0.0444 0.0446
June 0.0447 0.0442 0.0445
July 0.0450 0.0445 0.0447
August 0.0447 0.0442 0.0445
September 0.0453 0.0446 0.0448
October 0.0454 0.0445 0.0449
November 0.0452 0.0444 0.0446
December 0.0445 0.0442 0.0443