YEARLY HIGH
183.8022 ETB
YEARLY LOW
173.9092 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
178.1185 ETB

2023 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 183.8022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 173.9092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8930 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.5368 to the December average rate of 182.4055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 183.8022 was up 4.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 175.6511, 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 919,011 ETB
2022 Average 847,738 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 869,546 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,464.82 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

183.1114
174.6399
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 176.3339, compared to 179.9031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.3339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.9031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 3.4073 ETB (High: 183.8022 / Low: 180.3949). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1987 ETB (High: 179.4188 / Low: 178.2201).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.4073
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1445 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 182.4055) against the same month in 2022 (average: 174.6629), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7425 (+4.43%).

2023 Avg (December) 182.4055
2022 Avg (December) 174.6629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.3414 174.9232 175.5368
February 177.4473 174.3895 175.4903
March 176.2568 173.9092 175.3459
April 177.6315 175.5305 176.8105
May 177.7153 176.4923 177.1618
June 178.5401 176.6926 177.6579
July 179.9328 177.5725 178.7376
August 179.7590 177.8851 178.8626
September 179.4188 178.2201 178.8597
October 180.8065 178.9295 179.8218
November 182.0637 179.4110 180.7315
December 183.8022 180.3949 182.4055