YEARLY HIGH
282.4964 KGS
YEARLY LOW
273.4555 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.3347 KGS

2021 KWD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 282.4964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 273.4555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0409 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.6932 to the December average rate of 280.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 282.4964 was up 1.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 278.7501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,412,482 KGS
2020 Average 1,255,575 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,278 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,204.27 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

282.3912
275.0842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KGS 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 279.5938, compared to 281.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.5938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 281.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 4.0559 KGS (High: 277.5114 / Low: 273.4555). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4166 KGS (High: 281.3563 / Low: 280.9397).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0559
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6726 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 280.8875) against the same month in 2020 (average: 247.5743), the exchange rate shifted by +33.3132 (+13.46%).

2021 Avg (May) 280.8875
2020 Avg (May) 247.5743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 277.5114 273.4555 275.6932
February 279.5097 276.9824 278.4350
March 280.9060 279.2093 280.2853
April 281.9826 280.5372 281.2249
May 282.4964 278.8575 280.8875
June 281.7414 279.8686 281.0371
July 281.9539 280.5273 281.4495
August 281.9488 281.0643 281.5340
September 282.0869 281.0850 281.7823
October 281.3563 280.9397 281.1555
November 281.1100 279.9081 280.4829
December 280.4449 279.4974 280.0490