YEARLY HIGH
12.1221 AED
YEARLY LOW
11.6430 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9743 AED

2020 KWD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 12.1221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 11.6430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4791 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1029 to the December average rate of 12.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.1221 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.1338, 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 60,611 AED
2019 Average 60,440 AED
Yearly Trough Low 58,215 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,395.64 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.1329
11.7724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AED 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 11.9405, compared to 12.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3988 AED (High: 12.0418 / Low: 11.6430). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 AED (High: 12.0309 / Low: 11.9989).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3988
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.1029) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.1169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.1029
2019 Avg (January) 12.1169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1221 12.0829 12.1029
February 12.0880 11.9824 12.0395
March 12.0418 11.6430 11.8798
April 11.8783 11.7354 11.8024
May 11.9180 11.8716 11.8878
June 11.9482 11.9160 11.9306
July 12.0244 11.9269 11.9555
August 12.0309 11.9989 12.0147
September 12.0326 11.9852 12.0058
October 12.0248 11.9881 12.0067
November 12.0276 11.9924 12.0176
December 12.0801 12.0260 12.0478