YEARLY HIGH
587.4277 DJF
YEARLY LOW
564.3835 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
580.3649 DJF

2020 KWD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 587.4277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 564.3835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0443 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 586.5806 to the December average rate of 583.9538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 587.4277 was down 0.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 588.1595, 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 2,937,139 DJF
2019 Average 2,927,983 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 2,821,917 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,221.35 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

588.0364
570.5666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to DJF 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 578.7216, compared to 582.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 578.7216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 582.0081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 19.1523 DJF (High: 583.5358 / Low: 564.3835). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5253 DJF (High: 579.0011 / Low: 577.4758).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.1523
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.7605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 586.5806) against the same month in 2019 (average: 584.0593), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5212 (+0.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 586.5806
2019 Avg (January) 584.0593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 587.4277 585.5263 586.5806
February 585.7884 580.8510 583.5344
March 583.5358 564.3835 575.7739
April 575.7925 568.6883 572.0224
May 577.5752 575.2940 576.1633
June 579.0011 577.4758 578.2551
July 582.7510 577.9990 579.4605
August 584.0541 580.1403 582.2419
September 583.4677 580.8185 581.9167
October 583.7607 580.5961 581.9582
November 583.2817 580.9356 582.5175
December 585.5228 582.8137 583.9538