YEARLY HIGH
1934.5304 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1690.9404 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1762.7558 CRC

2023 KWD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1934.5304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1690.9404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 243.5900 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1880.9546 to the December average rate of 1705.7703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1934.5304 was down 14.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 2256.6832, 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 9,672,652 CRC
2022 Average 10,532,272 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 8,454,702 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217,949.91 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1898.4730
1688.2519
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 1794.0387, compared to 1731.4729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.5658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1794.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1731.4729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 125.0861 CRC (High: 1934.5304 / Low: 1809.4443). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6022 CRC (High: 1729.0689 / Low: 1711.4667).

January Spread (Volatile) ±125.0861
November Spread (Stable) ±17.6022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 66.7451 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.7451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1880.9546) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2112.0200), the exchange rate shifted by -231.0654 (-10.94%).

2023 Avg (January) 1880.9546
2022 Avg (January) 2112.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1934.5304 1809.4443 1880.9546
February 1902.4506 1808.8437 1846.6065
March 1821.6672 1753.9527 1779.8614
April 1771.0873 1731.9405 1748.0350
May 1774.1843 1736.4150 1751.2175
June 1765.6966 1744.4889 1757.5574
July 1786.5026 1743.4975 1760.9506
August 1772.4467 1729.1631 1747.6913
September 1750.6891 1713.7947 1734.7214
October 1734.3587 1709.6123 1719.9258
November 1729.0689 1711.4667 1719.7780
December 1717.4910 1690.9404 1705.7703