2020 KWD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6003 BBD

YEARLY LOW

6.3396 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5200 BBD

2020 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.6003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 6.3396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2607 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5899 to the December average rate of 6.5601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.6003 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.6067, 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 33,002 BBD

2019 Average 32,910 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 31,698 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,303.53 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.6063

6.4101

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 6.5016, compared to 6.5384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2170 BBD (High: 6.5566 / Low: 6.3396). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 BBD (High: 6.5056 / Low: 6.4885).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2170

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.5899) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5976), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.5899

2019 Avg (January) 6.5976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6003	6.5789	6.5899
February	6.5819	6.5246	6.5555
March	6.5566	6.3396	6.4686
April	6.4678	6.3898	6.4264
May	6.4896	6.4640	6.4729
June	6.5056	6.4885	6.4962
July	6.5471	6.4944	6.5098
August	6.5506	6.5332	6.5419
September	6.5516	6.5261	6.5372
October	6.5477	6.5273	6.5377
November	6.5488	6.5300	6.5437
December	6.5779	6.5483	6.5601