YEARLY HIGH
11.5612 ILS
YEARLY LOW
10.1914 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9608 ILS

2022 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 11.5612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 10.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3698 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3683 to the December average rate of 11.2765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.5612 was up 4.71% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.0416, 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 57,806 ILS
2021 Average 53,554 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 50,957 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,849.03 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

11.5279
10.2629
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 10.7395, compared to 11.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5914 ILS (High: 11.5068 / Low: 10.9154). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2633 ILS (High: 11.5612 / Low: 11.2979).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5914
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 11.4225) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.6473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7752 (+7.28%).

2022 Avg (October) 11.4225
2021 Avg (October) 10.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5714 10.1914 10.3683
February 10.8089 10.4790 10.6301
March 10.8689 10.4695 10.6740
April 10.8968 10.5047 10.6259
May 11.2836 10.8772 11.0232
June 11.4109 10.8232 11.1153
July 11.5038 11.0939 11.2593
August 10.9991 10.5544 10.7138
September 11.5068 10.9154 11.1536
October 11.5612 11.2979 11.4225
November 11.5196 11.0860 11.2672
December 11.5489 11.0620 11.2765