YEARLY HIGH
12.2380 AED
YEARLY LOW
12.0764 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1732 AED

2021 KWD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 12.2380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1616 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1138 to the December average rate of 12.1314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.2380 was up 0.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.1221, 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 61,190 AED
2020 Average 59,871 AED
Yearly Trough Low 60,382 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 808.12 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.2219
12.1039
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 12.1648, compared to 12.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0677 AED (High: 12.1441 / Low: 12.0764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 AED (High: 12.1874 / Low: 12.1696).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 12.2073) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.8878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3195 (+2.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 12.2073
2020 Avg (May) 11.8878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1441 12.0764 12.1138
February 12.1513 12.1212 12.1355
March 12.1677 12.1183 12.1470
April 12.2148 12.1514 12.1817
May 12.2380 12.1874 12.2073
June 12.2201 12.1885 12.2037
July 12.2217 12.1925 12.2077
August 12.2363 12.1961 12.2121
September 12.2256 12.1772 12.2099
October 12.1874 12.1696 12.1785
November 12.1765 12.1259 12.1503
December 12.1491 12.1078 12.1314