2020 KWD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.8467 BOB

YEARLY LOW

21.7332 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.5023 BOB

2020 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 22.8467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 21.7332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1135 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7852 to the December average rate of 22.6124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.8467 was down 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.8626, 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 114,234 BOB

2019 Average 113,718 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 108,666 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,567.39 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.8483

22.0913

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 22.4407, compared to 22.5639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8870 BOB (High: 22.6202 / Low: 21.7332). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 BOB (High: 22.4879 / Low: 22.4045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8870

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3877 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 22.7852) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.7897), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.02%).

2020 Avg (January) 22.7852

2019 Avg (January) 22.7897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8467	22.7483	22.7852
February	22.7545	22.5566	22.6648
March	22.6202	21.7332	22.2772
April	22.3275	22.0321	22.1544
May	22.3948	22.1441	22.3235
June	22.4879	22.4045	22.4390
July	22.6407	22.4093	22.4801
August	22.6540	22.5005	22.5822
September	22.6094	22.4961	22.5698
October	22.6447	22.5149	22.5712
November	22.6096	22.4965	22.5676
December	22.7047	22.4898	22.6124