YEARLY HIGH
4.5513 CAD
YEARLY LOW
4.2789 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3932 CAD

2023 KWD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 4.5513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 4.2789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2724 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3920 to the December average rate of 4.3558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.5513 was up 1.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.4786, 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 22,757 CAD
2022 Average 21,248 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 21,395 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,361.90 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.4851
4.2974
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 4.4006, compared to 4.3859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1416 CAD (High: 4.5513 / Low: 4.4097). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0672 CAD (High: 4.3497 / Low: 4.2826).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1416
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0882 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 4.4694) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.1637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3058 (+7.34%).

2023 Avg (March) 4.4694
2022 Avg (March) 4.1637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4633 4.3594 4.3920
February 4.4448 4.3538 4.3972
March 4.5513 4.4097 4.4694
April 4.4638 4.3606 4.4116
May 4.4533 4.3625 4.4081
June 4.3724 4.2789 4.3252
July 4.3497 4.2826 4.3130
August 4.4107 4.3158 4.3789
September 4.4354 4.3525 4.3891
October 4.4896 4.3886 4.4344
November 4.4764 4.3900 4.4440
December 4.4111 4.2952 4.3558