YEARLY HIGH
3.3127 BMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2182 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2649 BMD

2022 KWD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 3.3127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 3.2182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0945 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3060 to the December average rate of 3.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.3127 was down 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.3319, 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 16,564 BMD
2021 Average 16,571 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,091 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.39 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.3141
3.2172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BMD 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 3.2837, compared to 3.2460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0410 BMD (High: 3.2593 / Low: 3.2183). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 BMD (High: 3.3089 / Low: 3.2999).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.3060) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.2980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.3060
2021 Avg (January) 3.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3127 3.3003 3.3060
February 3.3089 3.2999 3.3056
March 3.3009 3.2846 3.2915
April 3.2868 3.2582 3.2756
May 3.2721 3.2564 3.2628
June 3.2674 3.2509 3.2607
July 3.2590 3.2456 3.2526
August 3.2642 3.2440 3.2555
September 3.2533 3.2186 3.2354
October 3.2340 3.2182 3.2253
November 3.2593 3.2183 3.2451
December 3.2740 3.2548 3.2624