YEARLY HIGH
0.0286 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0268 KWD

2020 BWP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0283 to the December average rate of 0.0280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0286 was down 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143 KWD
2019 Average 141 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 126 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.75 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0286
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0275).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0283) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.62%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0283
2019 Avg (January) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0286 0.0278 0.0283
February 0.0280 0.0275 0.0278
March 0.0277 0.0261 0.0270
April 0.0261 0.0253 0.0256
May 0.0261 0.0253 0.0256
June 0.0268 0.0260 0.0263
July 0.0268 0.0261 0.0265
August 0.0266 0.0259 0.0263
September 0.0270 0.0262 0.0266
October 0.0270 0.0264 0.0267
November 0.0277 0.0268 0.0274
December 0.0283 0.0275 0.0280