YEARLY HIGH
0.0983 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0906 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0934 KWD

2021 ILS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0938 to the December average rate of 0.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0983 was up 3.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 492 KWD
2020 Average 446 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 453 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.90 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0974
0.0906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.0924, compared to 0.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0046 KWD (High: 0.0969 / Low: 0.0922). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0935).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, 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 (November 2021: 0.0969) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+6.44%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0969
2020 Avg (November) 0.0910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0969 0.0922 0.0938
February 0.0934 0.0914 0.0924
March 0.0918 0.0906 0.0912
April 0.0930 0.0906 0.0919
May 0.0929 0.0915 0.0923
June 0.0929 0.0919 0.0925
July 0.0931 0.0911 0.0920
August 0.0938 0.0927 0.0933
September 0.0941 0.0935 0.0938
October 0.0955 0.0931 0.0939
November 0.0983 0.0950 0.0969
December 0.0979 0.0954 0.0966