YEARLY HIGH
39.5585 BWP
YEARLY LOW
34.9291 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3019 BWP

2020 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 39.5585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 34.9291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6294 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3365 to the December average rate of 35.7323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.5585 was up 8.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.5222, 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 197,792 BWP
2019 Average 176,993 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 174,645 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,146.89 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.4702
34.9608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BWP 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 37.4269, compared to 37.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2674 BWP (High: 38.3630 / Low: 36.0957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5558 BWP (High: 36.3263 / Low: 35.7706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2674
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 39.0944) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.9959), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0985 (+11.71%).

2020 Avg (April) 39.0944
2019 Avg (April) 34.9959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.9240 34.9291 35.3365
February 36.3263 35.7706 36.0361
March 38.3630 36.0957 37.0475
April 39.5585 38.2576 39.0944
May 39.4766 38.2884 39.0271
June 38.4281 37.3680 38.0194
July 38.3443 37.2870 37.7033
August 38.6374 37.5298 38.0683
September 38.1278 37.0110 37.6102
October 37.8314 37.0872 37.4459
November 37.3394 36.1247 36.5023
December 36.2995 35.3243 35.7323