YEARLY HIGH
215082.7165 IRR
YEARLY LOW
133463.6435 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
137484.1031 IRR

2020 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 215082.7165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 133463.6435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81619.0730 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138738.0513 to the December average rate of 138109.5639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 215082.7165 was up 51.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 141775.3869, 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 1,075,413,583 IRR
2019 Average 693,644,090 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 667,318,218 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,095,364.80 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

140018.5744
134861.7567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to IRR 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 136893.2538, compared to 138074.9525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1181.6987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136893.2538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138074.9525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 78359.9709 IRR (High: 215082.7165 / Low: 136722.7456). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 366.2485 IRR (High: 137907.2037 / Low: 137540.9552).

July Spread (Volatile) ±78359.9709
August Spread (Stable) ±366.2485

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 1867.2308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1867.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 139588.8396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 138367.5480), the exchange rate shifted by +1221.2916 (+0.88%).

2020 Avg (July) 139588.8396
2019 Avg (July) 138367.5480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138953.0586 138503.2895 138738.0513
February 138682.9640 137358.7836 138020.9419
March 138032.4354 133463.6435 136223.0318
April 136162.5478 134520.3370 135291.4915
May 136623.6146 136082.8941 136304.2080
June 136987.9929 136598.9917 136781.7982
July 215082.7165 136722.7456 139588.8396
August 137907.2037 137540.9552 137721.6088
September 137926.6291 137391.0547 137623.7236
October 137845.3500 137416.1649 137633.9153
November 137982.8585 137473.5942 137772.0636
December 138523.4248 137857.9871 138109.5639