YEARLY HIGH
6506.8258 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4886.6496 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6032.2303 CDF

2020 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 6506.8258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 4886.6496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1620.1762 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5557.2204 to the December average rate of 6411.5763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6506.8258 was up 17.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 5561.2960, 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 32,534,129 CDF
2019 Average 27,197,024 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 24,433,248 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,100,881.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6525.4425
5420.8027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CDF 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 5665.9700, compared to 6398.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 732.5206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5665.9700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6398.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1597.6268 CDF (High: 6484.2764 / Low: 4886.6496). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0482 CDF (High: 5564.1643 / Low: 5545.1162).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1597.6268
January Spread (Stable) ±19.0482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 41.0917 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.0917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 6422.3133) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5449.7441), the exchange rate shifted by +972.5692 (+17.85%).

2020 Avg (August) 6422.3133
2019 Avg (August) 5449.7441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5564.1643 5545.1162 5557.2204
February 5563.4099 5525.1173 5540.9344
March 5574.9838 5418.9744 5512.8560
April 5591.7784 5465.2727 5521.1943
May 5914.0621 5588.5621 5781.7444
June 6246.9740 5920.7496 6081.8704
July 6439.1174 6205.3715 6333.5396
August 6506.8258 6379.0151 6422.3133
September 6437.7120 6391.6973 6415.6084
October 6433.3977 5922.8598 6374.5167
November 6451.9508 6412.7764 6433.3892
December 6484.2764 4886.6496 6411.5763