2020 KWD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4805.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 3768.4163.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1037.0816 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3927.7404 to the December average rate of 4137.6099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4805.4979 was up 21.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 3950.5250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
KWD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3872.3807, compared to 3934.9313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.5505 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 908.9049 IQD (High: 4805.4979 / Low: 3896.5929). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.2945 IQD (High: 3906.8540 / Low: 3891.5596).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 53.0239 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4137.6099) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3924.5338), the exchange rate shifted by +213.0761 (+5.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3949.9941 | 3916.1355 | 3927.7404 |
| February | 3926.4803 | 3882.1775 | 3905.6139 |
| March | 3918.4134 | 3768.4163 | 3852.5901 |
| April | 3853.9887 | 3810.9856 | 3827.0203 |
| May | 3865.6626 | 3839.6204 | 3852.7142 |
| June | 3876.7840 | 3860.6531 | 3868.6056 |
| July | 3902.6498 | 3864.1507 | 3879.2146 |
| August | 3916.6644 | 3892.9727 | 3902.6800 |
| September | 3908.9769 | 3883.0390 | 3895.8175 |
| October | 3914.6777 | 3884.7793 | 3895.7327 |
| November | 3906.8540 | 3891.5596 | 3898.5330 |
| December | 4805.4979 | 3896.5929 | 4137.6099 |