YEARLY HIGH
6.8214 BBD
YEARLY LOW
6.5631 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6457 BBD

2015 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.8214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 6.5631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2583 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7954 to the December average rate of 6.5882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.8214 was down 4.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 7.1244, 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 34,107 BBD
2014 Average 35,123 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 32,816 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,291.50 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.8169
6.5592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BBD 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 6.6876, compared to 6.6038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1018 BBD (High: 6.7524 / Low: 6.6506). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 BBD (High: 6.6373 / Low: 6.6128).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 6.7954) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.0771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2816 (-3.98%).

2015 Avg (January) 6.7954
2014 Avg (January) 7.0771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8214 6.7555 6.7954
February 6.7885 6.7508 6.7681
March 6.7524 6.6506 6.6873
April 6.6751 6.6130 6.6328
May 6.6459 6.5996 6.6226
June 6.6309 6.5974 6.6192
July 6.6175 6.5901 6.6048
August 6.6446 6.5943 6.6121
September 6.6373 6.6128 6.6196
October 6.6286 6.5976 6.6173
November 6.6039 6.5631 6.5807
December 6.5987 6.5672 6.5882