YEARLY HIGH
5.9298 BGN
YEARLY LOW
5.2254 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5938 BGN

2020 KWD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 5.9298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.2254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7045 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8043 to the December average rate of 5.2712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.9298 was up 0.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9093, 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 29,649 BGN
2019 Average 28,753 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 26,127 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,522.32 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.9308
5.2113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BGN 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 5.7714, compared to 5.4162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2814 BGN (High: 5.8912 / Low: 5.6098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 BGN (High: 5.3063 / Low: 5.2254).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2814
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1569 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 5.8709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1942 (+3.42%).

2020 Avg (February) 5.8709
2019 Avg (February) 5.6767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8508 5.7407 5.8043
February 5.9298 5.7924 5.8709
March 5.8912 5.6098 5.7228
April 5.8321 5.7041 5.7828
May 5.8582 5.7114 5.8022
June 5.7015 5.5939 5.6453
July 5.6540 5.4046 5.5568
August 5.4457 5.3592 5.4075
September 5.4934 5.3806 5.4263
October 5.4906 5.3933 5.4322
November 5.4957 5.3512 5.4029
December 5.3063 5.2254 5.2712