YEARLY HIGH
11.0416 ILS
YEARLY LOW
10.1682 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7113 ILS

2021 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 11.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 10.1682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8734 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6588 to the December average rate of 10.3486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.0416 was down 10.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.4000, 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 55,208 ILS
2020 Average 56,058 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 50,841 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,367.11 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.0326
10.2618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ILS 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 10.8275, compared to 10.5951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.5177 ILS (High: 10.8423 / Low: 10.3247). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0679 ILS (High: 10.6960 / Low: 10.6282).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5177
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 10.9683) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.6082), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6398 (-5.51%).

2021 Avg (March) 10.9683
2020 Avg (March) 11.6082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8423 10.3247 10.6588
February 10.9427 10.7103 10.8175
March 11.0416 10.8901 10.9683
April 11.0322 10.7514 10.8784
May 10.9283 10.7688 10.8314
June 10.8812 10.7640 10.8102
July 10.9743 10.7366 10.8729
August 10.7893 10.6560 10.7202
September 10.6960 10.6282 10.6554
October 10.7392 10.4676 10.6473
November 10.5241 10.1682 10.3260
December 10.4773 10.2124 10.3486