YEARLY HIGH
4886.6949 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4798.5967 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4838.9966 IQD

2021 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 4886.6949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4798.5967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.0982 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4822.2920 to the December average rate of 4822.6080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4886.6949 was up 1.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 4805.4979, 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 24,433,474 IQD
2020 Average 19,519,929 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 23,992,984 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 440,490.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4857.1378
4819.1242
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 4837.6110, compared to 4840.3822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4837.6110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4840.3822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 78.7528 IQD (High: 4886.6949 / Low: 4807.9421). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9545 IQD (High: 4844.7025 / Low: 4833.7480).

May Spread (Volatile) ±78.7528
October Spread (Stable) ±10.9545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 12.7666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 4853.9700) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3852.7142), the exchange rate shifted by +1001.2558 (+25.99%).

2021 Avg (May) 4853.9700
2020 Avg (May) 3852.7142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4835.4780 4798.5967 4822.2920
February 4835.3022 4816.5032 4826.2897
March 4842.9519 4814.6659 4830.8502
April 4856.9161 4821.5944 4841.2447
May 4886.6949 4807.9421 4853.9700
June 4858.8847 4843.0695 4851.0192
July 4855.2212 4827.5641 4848.1402
August 4869.2883 4837.9090 4852.2728
September 4858.4060 4839.5401 4852.2911
October 4844.7025 4833.7480 4839.5244
November 4837.6478 4813.9792 4827.4566
December 4849.0816 4803.8260 4822.6080