YEARLY HIGH
270.9378 BTN
YEARLY LOW
244.1162 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
256.4239 BTN

2022 KWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 270.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 244.1162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8216 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.0152 to the December average rate of 269.0342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 270.9378 was up 7.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 251.6301, 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 1,354,689 BTN
2021 Average 1,224,117 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,220,581 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,108.12 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

271.3361
243.7133
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 250.1390, compared to 262.7089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.1390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.7089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 9.1039 BTN (High: 264.4328 / Low: 255.3289). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3686 BTN (High: 249.9476 / Low: 246.5790).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.1039
February Spread (Stable) ±3.3686

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2262 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 269.0342) against the same month in 2021 (average: 248.7245), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3097 (+8.17%).

2022 Avg (December) 269.0342
2021 Avg (December) 248.7245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.8141 244.1162 246.0152
February 249.9476 246.5790 247.6952
March 252.9774 248.8101 250.8827
April 251.8353 247.2875 249.6565
May 253.9438 248.7907 252.0288
June 257.4199 253.0997 254.5559
July 260.0939 256.5578 258.5957
August 260.6574 256.3636 259.0634
September 264.4328 255.3289 259.1571
October 267.7312 262.8908 265.4726
November 267.0029 261.3290 264.9300
December 270.9378 264.8281 269.0342