YEARLY HIGH
140535.6269 IRR
YEARLY LOW
138437.7137 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
139714.7425 IRR

2021 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 140535.6269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 138437.7137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2097.9131 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138873.3403 to the December average rate of 139585.4504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 140535.6269 was down 34.66% compared to the 2020 peak of 215082.7165, 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 702,678,134 IRR
2020 Average 687,439,555 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 692,188,569 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,489,565.74 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

140427.3977
138732.0623
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 139451.8848, compared to 139977.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 525.7154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139451.8848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139977.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 774.4588 IRR (High: 139212.1725 / Low: 138437.7137). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 345.1845 IRR (High: 139287.2384 / Low: 138942.0539).

January Spread (Volatile) ±774.4588
February Spread (Stable) ±345.1845

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 315.7574 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -315.7574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 140286.1198) against the same month in 2020 (average: 137623.7236), the exchange rate shifted by +2662.3962 (+1.93%).

2021 Avg (September) 140286.1198
2020 Avg (September) 137623.7236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139212.1725 138437.7137 138873.3403
February 139287.2384 138942.0539 139109.3826
March 139492.5446 138916.8413 139248.8159
April 140021.8821 139294.1503 139639.2601
May 140288.2732 139700.8567 139935.3651
June 140162.9808 139713.3727 139905.1450
July 140260.4581 139762.9954 140039.5040
August 140436.6523 139974.3648 140210.9678
September 140535.6269 139958.5892 140286.1198
October 140205.4263 139795.3842 139970.3623
November 140056.4867 139478.5319 139773.1971
December 139832.4987 139270.7159 139585.4504