YEARLY HIGH
0.4283 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4001 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4151 KWD

2021 GIP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GIP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.4001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4137 to the December average rate of 0.4029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4283 was up 3.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,141 KWD
2020 Average 1,969 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,000 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.98 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4256
0.4009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 0.4192, compared to 0.4110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0147 KWD (High: 0.4283 / Low: 0.4135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 KWD (High: 0.4161 / Low: 0.4107).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.4199) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+6.14%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.4199
2020 Avg (February) 0.3956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4161 0.4107 0.4137
February 0.4283 0.4135 0.4199
March 0.4230 0.4135 0.4190
April 0.4215 0.4135 0.4172
May 0.4279 0.4161 0.4236
June 0.4263 0.4159 0.4218
July 0.4201 0.4099 0.4157
August 0.4185 0.4100 0.4149
September 0.4168 0.4050 0.4134
October 0.4168 0.4083 0.4128
November 0.4131 0.4020 0.4064
December 0.4094 0.4001 0.4029