YEARLY HIGH
0.3041 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3001 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3017 KWD

2021 IMP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IMP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.3001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3032 to the December average rate of 0.3028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3041 was down 3.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,521 KWD
2020 Average 1,534 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,501 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.06 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3035
0.3005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 0.3019, compared to 0.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.3041 / Low: 0.3025). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.3018 / Low: 0.3014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3032) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3032
2020 Avg (January) 0.3035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3041 0.3025 0.3032
February 0.3030 0.3023 0.3027
March 0.3031 0.3019 0.3024
April 0.3023 0.3007 0.3015
May 0.3014 0.3001 0.3009
June 0.3014 0.3006 0.3010
July 0.3013 0.3005 0.3009
August 0.3012 0.3002 0.3008
September 0.3016 0.3005 0.3008
October 0.3018 0.3014 0.3016
November 0.3029 0.3017 0.3023
December 0.3034 0.3023 0.3028