YEARLY HIGH
2.4995 GBP
YEARLY LOW
2.3350 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4096 GBP

2021 KWD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 2.4995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2.3350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1646 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4174 to the December average rate of 2.4818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.4995 was down 10.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7971, 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 12,498 GBP
2020 Average 12,708 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 11,675 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 822.81 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.4939
2.3489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GBP 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 2.3858, compared to 2.4334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0831 GBP (High: 2.4181 / Low: 2.3350). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 GBP (High: 2.4351 / Low: 2.4033).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0831
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.4818) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0427 (+1.75%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.4818
2020 Avg (December) 2.4392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4351 2.4033 2.4174
February 2.4181 2.3350 2.3816
March 2.4183 2.3643 2.3865
April 2.4184 2.3727 2.3971
May 2.4033 2.3371 2.3610
June 2.4046 2.3458 2.3712
July 2.4394 2.3803 2.4056
August 2.4388 2.3894 2.4103
September 2.4691 2.3995 2.4192
October 2.4491 2.3993 2.4228
November 2.4877 2.4207 2.4608
December 2.4995 2.4429 2.4818