YEARLY HIGH
359.4993 BDT
YEARLY LOW
337.2560 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
351.4995 BDT

2023 KWD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 359.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 337.2560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2432 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.9823 to the December average rate of 357.3406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 359.4993 was up 3.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 347.0668, 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 1,797,496 BDT
2022 Average 1,522,633 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,686,280 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,216.23 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

359.1336
341.5140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BDT 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 347.1510, compared to 355.8481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 347.1510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 355.8481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 15.8367 BDT (High: 356.1548 / Low: 340.3181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4513 BDT (High: 357.2276 / Low: 354.7763).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.8367
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0040 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 357.3406) against the same month in 2022 (average: 338.6494), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6912 (+5.52%).

2023 Avg (December) 357.3406
2022 Avg (December) 338.6494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 349.7088 337.2560 342.9823
February 356.1548 340.3181 347.3921
March 351.0940 340.3552 345.3880
April 351.1566 342.6575 346.4000
May 353.2188 345.6500 349.0256
June 353.2319 348.6765 351.7178
July 355.5868 351.2438 353.4011
August 356.7554 351.7920 354.8330
September 357.4102 353.9109 355.5947
October 357.2276 354.7763 356.2539
November 359.2861 355.8028 357.6653
December 359.4993 356.1305 357.3406