YEARLY HIGH
6.5943 BAM
YEARLY LOW
5.6382 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0674 BAM

2022 KWD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 6.5943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 5.6382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9561 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7126 to the December average rate of 6.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.5943 was up 14.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.7570, 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 32,971 BAM
2021 Average 27,409 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 28,191 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,780.62 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.4980
5.6225
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 5.8722, compared to 6.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.3709 BAM (High: 6.4452 / Low: 6.0742). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1152 BAM (High: 6.1078 / Low: 5.9926).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3709
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 6.3768) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.5192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8576 (+15.54%).

2022 Avg (September) 6.3768
2021 Avg (September) 5.5192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7956 5.6536 5.7126
February 5.7694 5.6382 5.6955
March 5.9172 5.7750 5.8443
April 6.0653 5.8125 5.9175
May 6.1274 5.9318 6.0322
June 6.1337 5.9477 6.0311
July 6.3385 6.0947 6.2370
August 6.4045 6.1963 6.2885
September 6.5943 6.2234 6.3768
October 6.4994 6.2993 6.4251
November 6.4452 6.0742 6.2200
December 6.1078 5.9926 6.0285