YEARLY HIGH
23.6591 BOB
YEARLY LOW
22.5699 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9450 BOB

2015 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 23.6591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 22.5699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0892 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4865 to the December average rate of 22.7376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 23.6591 was down 3.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 24.6390, 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 118,296 BOB
2014 Average 121,373 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 112,850 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,446.24 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

23.5626
22.6491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BOB 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 23.0944, compared to 22.7955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3655 BOB (High: 23.3249 / Low: 22.9594). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 BOB (High: 22.8986 / Low: 22.8218).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3655
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2823 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 23.4865) against the same month in 2014 (average: 24.4599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9735 (-3.98%).

2015 Avg (January) 23.4865
2014 Avg (January) 24.4599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6591 23.3111 23.4865
February 23.4563 23.3185 23.3820
March 23.3249 22.9594 23.0997
April 23.0156 22.8111 22.8903
May 22.9678 22.7993 22.8699
June 22.8916 22.7932 22.8380
July 22.8605 22.7364 22.7884
August 22.9043 22.6915 22.7992
September 22.8986 22.8218 22.8610
October 22.9201 22.7961 22.8618
November 22.7951 22.6488 22.7252
December 22.8163 22.5699 22.7376