YEARLY HIGH
9306.5379 BIF
YEARLY LOW
6722.2512 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8280.3393 BIF

2023 KWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 9306.5379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 6722.2512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2584.2867 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6770.9698 to the December average rate of 9259.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9306.5379 was up 37.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 6777.9287, 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 46,532,689 BIF
2022 Average 33,332,763 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 33,611,256 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,921,433.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9508.1205
6522.1380
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 7351.3234, compared to 9209.3552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1858.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7351.3234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9209.3552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 2401.9079 BIF (High: 9181.0922 / Low: 6779.1843). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.6668 BIF (High: 6808.1400 / Low: 6751.4731).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2401.9079
April Spread (Stable) ±56.6668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 21.1855 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 9259.2887) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6743.8796), the exchange rate shifted by +2515.4090 (+37.30%).

2023 Avg (December) 9259.2887
2022 Avg (December) 6743.8796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6795.5266 6735.4805 6770.9698
February 6861.4307 6722.2512 6774.1115
March 6806.2623 6734.1515 6773.0618
April 6808.1400 6751.4731 6786.3551
May 9181.0922 6779.1843 7794.3013
June 9272.8941 9168.1274 9209.1407
July 9272.8878 9181.3518 9224.1697
August 9240.5316 9174.5432 9202.9842
September 9215.9089 9139.1561 9185.6919
October 9211.4030 9126.8686 9177.9706
November 9248.7425 9127.8768 9206.0263
December 9306.5379 9212.3496 9259.2887