YEARLY HIGH
175.6511 ETB
YEARLY LOW
162.4675 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.5331 ETB

2022 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 175.6511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 162.4675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1836 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.9479 to the December average rate of 174.6629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 175.6511 was down 76.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 747.9771, 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 878,256 ETB
2021 Average 734,378 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 812,338 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,917.99 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

175.7344
162.8764
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 167.5937, compared to 171.4724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.5937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.4724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 3.6858 ETB (High: 168.5941 / Low: 164.9083). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7836 ETB (High: 175.6511 / Low: 173.8675).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6858
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7836

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6464 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 174.6629) against the same month in 2021 (average: 179.5294), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8665 (-2.71%).

2022 Avg (December) 174.6629
2021 Avg (December) 179.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 164.5988 162.4675 163.9479
February 168.5941 164.9083 166.9346
March 169.7437 167.4624 168.3719
April 169.7068 167.5270 168.3593
May 169.7229 167.4540 168.4816
June 170.3595 168.4749 169.4669
July 171.2588 168.9176 170.0218
August 172.5550 170.1906 171.0018
September 171.4779 168.7757 170.3554
October 172.3275 168.9691 170.3438
November 173.8667 170.7766 172.4488
December 175.6511 173.8675 174.6629