YEARLY HIGH
3.2215 CHF
YEARLY LOW
2.8950 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0601 CHF

2020 KWD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 3.2215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.8950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1955 to the December average rate of 2.9137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.2215 was down 3.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3545, 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 16,108 CHF
2019 Average 16,348 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 14,475 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2265
2.8852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CHF 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 3.1394, compared to 2.9808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1452 CHF (High: 3.1782 / Low: 3.0330). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 CHF (High: 3.2103 / Low: 3.1702).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1452
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.1981) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1001 (-3.04%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.1981
2019 Avg (February) 3.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2103 3.1702 3.1955
February 3.2215 3.1526 3.1981
March 3.1782 3.0330 3.0959
April 3.1467 3.0822 3.1186
May 3.1559 3.1082 3.1356
June 3.1221 3.0689 3.0929
July 3.0731 2.9745 3.0409
August 2.9999 2.9558 2.9769
September 3.0314 2.9700 2.9920
October 3.0072 2.9590 2.9836
November 3.0022 2.9442 2.9774
December 2.9456 2.8950 2.9137