YEARLY HIGH
6399.9316 BIF
YEARLY LOW
5980.0796 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6240.7745 BIF

2020 KWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 6399.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 5980.0796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 419.8520 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6210.0769 to the December average rate of 6371.5221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6399.9316 was up 3.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 6211.8761, 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 31,999,658 BIF
2019 Average 30,306,818 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 29,900,398 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,099,259.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6399.4126
6064.7269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BIF 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 6160.7113, compared to 6320.8377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 160.1264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6160.7113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6320.8377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 219.4175 BIF (High: 6199.4971 / Low: 5980.0796). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.9018 BIF (High: 6325.1024 / Low: 6300.2006).

March Spread (Volatile) ±219.4175
September Spread (Stable) ±24.9018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 70.8835 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -70.8835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6371.5221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6183.8165), the exchange rate shifted by +187.7057 (+3.04%).

2020 Avg (December) 6371.5221
2019 Avg (December) 6183.8165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6226.3219 6194.0362 6210.0769
February 6223.1788 6158.8897 6188.5148
March 6199.4971 5980.0796 6117.6313
April 6152.4159 6041.3562 6092.6174
May 6191.0865 6108.3081 6160.2281
June 6239.2506 6166.9915 6195.1991
July 6309.2355 6202.1243 6263.0228
August 6326.1284 6285.3730 6308.2224
September 6325.1024 6300.2006 6313.1333
October 6348.5830 6304.4343 6324.6777
November 6362.1480 6323.0649 6344.4477
December 6399.9316 6353.6827 6371.5221