YEARLY HIGH
4805.4979 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3768.4163 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3903.6560 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,027,489 IQD
2019 Average 19,601,752 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 18,842,081 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,185,408.02 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4168.6688
3795.9613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3872.3807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3934.9313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±908.9049
November Spread (Stable) ±15.2945

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 53.0239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 4137.6099
2019 Avg (December) 3924.5338

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