YEARLY HIGH
4.6719 CAD
YEARLY LOW
4.1584 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3721 CAD

2020 KWD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 4.6719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.1584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5136 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3094 to the December average rate of 4.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6719 was up 3.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4952, 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 23,360 CAD
2019 Average 21,832 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 20,792 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,567.76 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.5613
4.1685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CAD 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 4.4364, compared to 4.3077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3159 CAD (High: 4.6719 / Low: 4.3560). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0633 CAD (High: 4.4221 / Low: 4.3588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3159
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1251 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.5069) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1070 (+2.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.5069
2019 Avg (March) 4.3999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3564 4.2716 4.3094
February 4.3813 4.3144 4.3538
March 4.6719 4.3560 4.5069
April 4.5826 4.4563 4.5163
May 4.6108 4.4575 4.5285
June 4.4449 4.3405 4.4034
July 4.4221 4.3588 4.3973
August 4.3883 4.2706 4.3307
September 4.3723 4.2678 4.3202
October 4.3593 4.2856 4.3177
November 4.3759 4.2496 4.2791
December 4.2354 4.1584 4.2013