YEARLY HIGH
1.2366 BHD
YEARLY LOW
1.2135 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2262 BHD

2023 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1.2135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2336 to the December average rate of 1.2247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2366 was down 0.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2490, 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 6,183 BHD
2022 Average 6,154 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 6,068 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.52 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2350
1.2175
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 1.2294, compared to 1.2231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0141 BHD (High: 1.2326 / Low: 1.2185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BHD (High: 1.2262 / Low: 1.2217).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.2307) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0153 (-1.23%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.2307
2022 Avg (February) 1.2460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2359 1.2292 1.2336
February 1.2366 1.2228 1.2307
March 1.2326 1.2185 1.2286
April 1.2324 1.2219 1.2294
May 1.2318 1.2241 1.2278
June 1.2291 1.2235 1.2262
July 1.2314 1.2239 1.2279
August 1.2262 1.2217 1.2244
September 1.2235 1.2181 1.2208
October 1.2211 1.2135 1.2190
November 1.2260 1.2178 1.2217
December 1.2290 1.2199 1.2247