YEARLY HIGH
0.4144 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3333 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3789 KWD

2022 FKP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FKP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.4144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.3333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4100 to the December average rate of 0.3731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4144 was down 3.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,072 KWD
2021 Average 2,075 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,666 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.72 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4160
0.3442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.3956, compared to 0.3621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0271 KWD (High: 0.3603 / Low: 0.3333). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 KWD (High: 0.4117 / Low: 0.4051).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.4100) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.88%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.4100
2021 Avg (January) 0.4137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4144 0.4056 0.4100
February 0.4117 0.4051 0.4094
March 0.4062 0.3957 0.4000
April 0.4002 0.3826 0.3951
May 0.3869 0.3745 0.3816
June 0.3854 0.3695 0.3777
July 0.3739 0.3648 0.3693
August 0.3758 0.3575 0.3675
September 0.3603 0.3333 0.3502
October 0.3599 0.3401 0.3503
November 0.3723 0.3471 0.3625
December 0.3807 0.3684 0.3731