YEARLY HIGH
1.2490 BHD
YEARLY LOW
1.2133 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2309 BHD

2022 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.2490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 1.2133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2463 to the December average rate of 1.2294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2490 was down 0.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2559, 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 6,245 BHD
2021 Average 6,247 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 6,067 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.26 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2492
1.2136
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 1.2381, compared to 1.2237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0142 BHD (High: 1.2275 / Low: 1.2133). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BHD (High: 1.2287 / Low: 1.2235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2463) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.22%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2463
2021 Avg (January) 1.2436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2490 1.2436 1.2463
February 1.2476 1.2368 1.2460
March 1.2447 1.2384 1.2410
April 1.2427 1.2286 1.2357
May 1.2332 1.2275 1.2301
June 1.2329 1.2256 1.2294
July 1.2287 1.2235 1.2263
August 1.2315 1.2232 1.2273
September 1.2232 1.2134 1.2195
October 1.2201 1.2135 1.2166
November 1.2275 1.2133 1.2233
December 1.2329 1.2270 1.2294