YEARLY HIGH
6.2085 BAM
YEARLY LOW
5.5302 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8570 BAM

2015 KWD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 6.2085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.5302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6783 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7159 to the December average rate of 5.9108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.2085 was up 12.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.5126, 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 31,043 BAM
2014 Average 25,896 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 27,651 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,391.44 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.0750
5.6832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BAM 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 5.8609, compared to 5.8532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3812 BAM (High: 5.9114 / Low: 5.5302). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 BAM (High: 5.8977 / Low: 5.7874).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3812
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 6.0424) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.0266), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0158 (+20.21%).

2015 Avg (March) 6.0424
2014 Avg (March) 5.0266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9114 5.5302 5.7159
February 5.8977 5.7874 5.8316
March 6.2085 5.8959 6.0424
April 6.1141 5.8039 6.0027
May 5.9223 5.6756 5.8027
June 5.8988 5.7027 5.7701
July 5.9530 5.8047 5.8711
August 5.9152 5.6353 5.8086
September 5.8056 5.6899 5.7614
October 5.8919 5.6578 5.7686
November 6.0698 5.8586 5.9985
December 6.0527 5.8663 5.9108