YEARLY HIGH
12.5400 ILS
YEARLY LOW
11.5858 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0614 ILS

2024 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 12.5400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 11.5858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9542 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0577 to the December average rate of 11.7749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 12.5400 was down 4.92% compared to the 2023 peak of 13.1882, 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 62,700 ILS
2023 Average 59,966 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 57,929 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,771.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

12.3411
11.7234
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 12.0249, compared to 12.0978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.6549 ILS (High: 12.5400 / Low: 11.8851). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2663 ILS (High: 12.1872 / Low: 11.9209).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6549
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3363 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 12.1798) against the same month in 2023 (average: 12.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+0.16%).

2024 Avg (August) 12.1798
2023 Avg (August) 12.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3287 11.7036 12.0577
February 12.0050 11.6066 11.8388
March 12.0114 11.5858 11.8169
April 12.4261 11.9264 12.2083
May 12.1872 11.9209 12.0511
June 12.2768 11.9681 12.1767
July 12.3074 11.8148 12.0090
August 12.5400 11.8851 12.1798
September 12.4115 11.8843 12.2226
October 12.4658 12.0742 12.2896
November 12.2914 11.8249 12.1112
December 11.9541 11.5940 11.7749