YEARLY HIGH
6.5760 BBD
YEARLY LOW
6.4841 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5176 BBD

2024 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 6.5760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.4841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0918 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5027 to the December average rate of 6.4994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.5760 was down 0.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.6098, 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 32,880 BBD
2023 Average 32,540 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 32,421 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 459.12 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.5583
6.4901
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 6.5060, compared to 6.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0545 BBD (High: 6.5510 / Low: 6.4965). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 BBD (High: 6.5114 / Low: 6.4952).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0545
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 6.5455) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.4945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+0.78%).

2024 Avg (August) 6.5455
2023 Avg (August) 6.4945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5114 6.4952 6.5027
February 6.5185 6.4867 6.4976
March 6.5162 6.4977 6.5055
April 6.5058 6.4856 6.4958
May 6.5256 6.4897 6.5110
June 6.5324 6.5096 6.5237
July 6.5488 6.5251 6.5394
August 6.5760 6.5300 6.5455
September 6.5636 6.5442 6.5526
October 6.5463 6.5209 6.5274
November 6.5510 6.4965 6.5110
December 6.5134 6.4841 6.4994