YEARLY HIGH
1.2459 BHD
YEARLY LOW
1.1969 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2296 BHD

2020 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.1969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2423 to the December average rate of 1.2367, 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 1.2459 was up 0.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2456, 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 6,230 BHD
2019 Average 6,203 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 5,984 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.34 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2452
1.2103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BHD 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 1.2265, compared to 1.2327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0390 BHD (High: 1.2358 / Low: 1.1969). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BHD (High: 1.2348 / Low: 1.2313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.2423) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2436), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.2423
2019 Avg (January) 1.2436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2459 1.2400 1.2423
February 1.2407 1.2294 1.2356
March 1.2358 1.1969 1.2200
April 1.2218 1.2046 1.2132
May 1.2241 1.2205 1.2222
June 1.2282 1.2225 1.2258
July 1.2342 1.2248 1.2274
August 1.2358 1.2314 1.2332
September 1.2348 1.2307 1.2324
October 1.2343 1.2306 1.2326
November 1.2348 1.2313 1.2337
December 1.2400 1.2346 1.2367