YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 KWD

2020 ETB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0096 was down 10.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 KWD
2019 Average 52 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 39 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.57 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0097
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0093, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0094).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-10.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0095
2019 Avg (March) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
February 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
March 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
April 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
May 0.0093 0.0090 0.0092
June 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
July 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
August 0.0087 0.0084 0.0086
September 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
October 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
November 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
December 0.0080 0.0077 0.0079