YEARLY HIGH
692.2269 GYD
YEARLY LOW
658.4188 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
681.5474 GYD

2020 KWD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 692.2269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 658.4188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8081 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 688.2098 to the December average rate of 686.4852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 692.2269 was down 0.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 692.4299, 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 3,461,134 GYD
2019 Average 3,437,641 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,292,094 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,040.35 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

689.8592
670.0660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GYD 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 679.3666, compared to 683.7282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 679.3666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 683.7282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 29.2287 GYD (High: 687.6475 / Low: 658.4188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7921 GYD (High: 685.0792 / Low: 682.2871).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.2287
October Spread (Stable) ±2.7921

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 8.8325 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 688.2098) against the same month in 2019 (average: 689.3171), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1073 (-0.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 688.2098
2019 Avg (January) 689.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 692.2269 684.7862 688.2098
February 688.8560 680.2759 684.5000
March 687.6475 658.4188 675.6675
April 676.4454 667.1611 671.7155
May 678.9872 671.7159 676.8279
June 682.2180 677.9050 679.2790
July 685.4637 678.9717 680.6781
August 685.4806 680.7651 683.9111
September 685.0247 681.8495 683.3553
October 685.0792 682.2871 683.6743
November 686.2169 682.6204 684.2653
December 690.6988 683.7445 686.4852