YEARLY HIGH
251.6301 BTN
YEARLY LOW
238.8018 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
244.7915 BTN

2021 KWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 251.6301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 238.8018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8284 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.1166 to the December average rate of 248.7245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 251.6301 was up 1.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 247.4112, 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 1,258,151 BTN
2020 Average 1,207,217 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,194,009 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,141.90 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

249.5853
239.2561
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 242.6392, compared to 246.9438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.6392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.9438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 7.9690 BTN (High: 249.9028 / Low: 241.9338). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9562 BTN (High: 241.9605 / Low: 240.0043).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.9690
January Spread (Stable) ±1.9562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 248.7245) against the same month in 2020 (average: 241.4998), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2248 (+2.99%).

2021 Avg (December) 248.7245
2020 Avg (December) 241.4998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.9605 240.0043 241.1166
February 241.5365 238.8018 240.1169
March 243.5368 238.9565 240.3874
April 249.9028 241.9338 246.4846
May 247.2175 240.7695 243.3196
June 246.9275 242.1768 244.4103
July 248.5634 246.6013 247.4663
August 247.5444 242.4531 246.5740
September 245.9890 242.8620 244.4252
October 250.0450 245.9039 248.2293
November 248.4034 245.1660 246.2436
December 251.6301 245.8343 248.7245