YEARLY HIGH
1.2559 BHD
YEARLY LOW
1.2396 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2494 BHD

2021 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2436 to the December average rate of 1.2452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2559 was up 0.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2459, 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 6,280 BHD
2020 Average 6,148 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 6,198 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.83 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2543
1.2426
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 1.2486, compared to 1.2503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0085 BHD (High: 1.2509 / Low: 1.2424). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BHD (High: 1.2509 / Low: 1.2488).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 1.2533) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+1.63%).

2021 Avg (August) 1.2533
2020 Avg (August) 1.2332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2467 1.2396 1.2436
February 1.2472 1.2442 1.2457
March 1.2489 1.2442 1.2468
April 1.2527 1.2473 1.2503
May 1.2543 1.2485 1.2526
June 1.2542 1.2509 1.2524
July 1.2547 1.2514 1.2529
August 1.2559 1.2510 1.2533
September 1.2548 1.2497 1.2530
October 1.2509 1.2488 1.2499
November 1.2499 1.2445 1.2473
December 1.2509 1.2424 1.2452