YEARLY HIGH
129.3900 ETB
YEARLY LOW
103.7001 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.9296 ETB

2020 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 129.3900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 103.7001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6898 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.6322 to the December average rate of 126.9547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 129.3900 was up 22.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 105.4128, 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 646,950 ETB
2019 Average 480,688 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 518,501 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,449.21 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

129.1294
103.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ETB 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 107.2440, compared to 120.6152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.3712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.2440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.6152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 4.5278 ETB (High: 124.5470 / Low: 120.0192). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9082 ETB (High: 106.1614 / Low: 105.2532).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.5278
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4246 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 126.9547) against the same month in 2019 (average: 103.7109), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2437 (+22.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 126.9547
2019 Avg (December) 103.7109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.1614 105.2532 105.6322
February 105.9544 104.1085 105.2075
March 106.3869 103.7001 105.4586
April 107.9841 104.2963 106.2005
May 111.0112 107.3712 109.2241
June 113.8433 110.5129 111.7410
July 115.3408 113.1021 114.5222
August 118.3539 114.4837 116.9333
September 120.2961 117.7333 119.7489
October 124.5470 120.0192 121.6299
November 125.1625 121.2406 123.9023
December 129.3900 125.1399 126.9547