2021 KWD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6637 BBD

YEARLY LOW

6.5758 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6283 BBD

2021 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 6.6637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 6.5758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0879 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5960 to the December average rate of 6.6056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.6637 was up 0.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.6003, 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 33,319 BBD

2020 Average 32,600 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 32,879 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.51 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.6548

6.5906

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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 6.6237, compared to 6.6329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0368 BBD (High: 6.6126 / Low: 6.5758). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 BBD (High: 6.6358 / Low: 6.6262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 6.6468) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.4729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1739 (+2.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 6.6468

2020 Avg (May) 6.4729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6126	6.5758	6.5960
February	6.6162	6.5998	6.6077
March	6.6251	6.5986	6.6140
April	6.6511	6.6165	6.6329
May	6.6637	6.6358	6.6468
June	6.6537	6.6364	6.6448
July	6.6545	6.6388	6.6470
August	6.6628	6.6411	6.6494
September	6.6567	6.6303	6.6483
October	6.6358	6.6262	6.6311
November	6.6299	6.6025	6.6159
December	6.6154	6.5927	6.6056