YEARLY HIGH
6.0965 BAM
YEARLY LOW
5.6722 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8838 BAM

2023 KWD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 6.0965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 5.6722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4244 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9487 to the December average rate of 5.8200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.0965 was down 7.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.5943, 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 30,483 BAM
2022 Average 30,349 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 28,361 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,121.80 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.0059
5.7444
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 5.9043, compared to 5.8634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.2274 BAM (High: 5.9992 / Low: 5.7718). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1057 BAM (High: 6.0405 / Low: 5.9348).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2274
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1438 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.9487) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.7126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2361 (+4.13%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.9487
2022 Avg (January) 5.7126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0965 5.8767 5.9487
February 6.0297 5.8252 5.9654
March 6.0371 5.8550 5.9604
April 5.8704 5.7556 5.8166
May 5.9315 5.7719 5.8595
June 5.9465 5.7843 5.8749
July 5.8574 5.6722 5.7662
August 5.8704 5.7646 5.8195
September 6.0039 5.8525 5.9236
October 6.0405 5.9348 5.9841
November 5.9992 5.7718 5.8670
December 5.8953 5.7467 5.8200