YEARLY HIGH
2011.1950 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1797.9198 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1905.3019 CRC

2020 KWD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 2011.1950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1797.9198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 213.2752 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1872.6672 to the December average rate of 1985.5571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2011.1950 was down 0.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 2024.9373, 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 10,055,975 CRC
2019 Average 9,658,650 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 8,989,599 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,066,375.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2007.8032
1816.1206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CRC 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 1854.6271, compared to 1955.9768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 101.3497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1854.6271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1955.9768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 79.1814 CRC (High: 1877.1012 / Low: 1797.9198). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6094 CRC (High: 1984.0810 / Low: 1963.4716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±79.1814
October Spread (Stable) ±20.6094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 21.1301 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1991.8297) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1904.5421), the exchange rate shifted by +87.2876 (+4.58%).

2020 Avg (November) 1991.8297
2019 Avg (November) 1904.5421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1889.3151 1854.3963 1872.6672
February 1886.6976 1852.1162 1865.6450
March 1877.1012 1797.9198 1844.5149
April 1858.1872 1801.4170 1832.0941
May 1847.7311 1823.8793 1840.6877
June 1886.5353 1842.6182 1872.1534
July 1910.6957 1885.1242 1894.6626
August 1949.3945 1909.5803 1938.2461
September 1971.0530 1946.7647 1952.9870
October 1984.0810 1963.4716 1972.5784
November 2011.1950 1963.0528 1991.8297
December 2006.9686 1966.1076 1985.5571