YEARLY HIGH
247.4112 BTN
YEARLY LOW
232.9730 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
241.4253 BTN

2020 KWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 247.4112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 232.9730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4382 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.7061 to the December average rate of 241.4998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 247.4112 was up 3.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 238.1003, 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 1,237,056 BTN
2019 Average 1,157,736 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,164,865 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,190.99 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

247.1696
233.0477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BTN 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 240.7628, compared to 242.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.7628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.7340 BTN (High: 243.7134 / Low: 235.9794). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3710 BTN (High: 244.1685 / Low: 241.7975).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.7340
November Spread (Stable) ±2.3710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.9477 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 245.9928) against the same month in 2019 (average: 228.5967), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3961 (+7.61%).

2020 Avg (June) 245.9928
2019 Avg (June) 228.5967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 237.0163 232.9730 234.7061
February 235.9794 233.3562 234.2246
March 243.7134 235.9794 240.3365
April 246.8882 240.7950 244.6404
May 245.9189 241.0600 244.6764
June 247.4112 243.9271 245.9928
July 245.6757 242.4075 243.9038
August 245.7060 239.9971 243.8776
September 240.8220 237.9579 239.9299
October 243.9342 238.8331 240.3830
November 244.1685 241.7975 242.9324
December 243.2013 240.2126 241.4998