YEARLY HIGH
43.6210 BWP
YEARLY LOW
37.5665 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.3594 BWP

2022 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 43.6210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 37.5665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0545 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3781 to the December average rate of 42.0423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 43.6210 was up 11.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 39.0795, 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 218,105 BWP
2021 Average 183,720 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 187,832 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,272.51 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

43.6461
37.6316
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 38.6930, compared to 42.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 1.9208 BWP (High: 39.5329 / Low: 37.6121). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6239 BWP (High: 38.5040 / Low: 37.8801).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9208
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7279 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 43.1449) against the same month in 2021 (average: 37.3004), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8445 (+15.67%).

2022 Avg (October) 43.1449
2021 Avg (October) 37.3004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9863 38.0180 38.3781
February 38.5040 37.8801 38.1399
March 38.7704 37.5665 38.1328
April 39.5329 37.6121 38.3185
May 40.0702 39.0424 39.5816
June 40.3809 38.8591 39.6070
July 41.5867 40.0894 41.0782
August 41.7171 40.5533 41.1795
September 43.2732 41.5249 42.2932
October 43.6210 42.6625 43.1449
November 43.5309 41.7512 42.4170
December 42.5033 41.7733 42.0423