YEARLY HIGH
139631.1095 IRR
YEARLY LOW
135840.4135 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
137386.2345 IRR

2023 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 139631.1095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 135840.4135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3790.6960 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137242.9309 to the December average rate of 137164.4348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 139631.1095 was down 0.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 139977.7703, 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 698,155,547 IRR
2022 Average 689,949,846 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 679,202,067 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,953,480.14 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

138079.7102
136487.5079
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 137664.8282, compared to 137107.6407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 557.1875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137664.8282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137107.6407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 3668.2597 IRR (High: 139631.1095 / Low: 135962.8498). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 624.9416 IRR (High: 138032.2527 / Low: 137407.3110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3668.2597
June Spread (Stable) ±624.9416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 434.2012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -434.2012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 137544.2146) against the same month in 2022 (average: 139170.9561), the exchange rate shifted by -1626.7415 (-1.17%).

2023 Avg (March) 137544.2146
2022 Avg (March) 139170.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138334.8030 136249.8405 137242.9309
February 138716.7713 135840.4135 137947.0267
March 139631.1095 135962.8498 137544.2146
April 138389.8302 137362.6374 137920.0801
May 138105.7542 137429.6588 137733.8955
June 138032.2527 137407.3110 137600.8217
July 138275.6027 136864.6539 137716.1226
August 137610.1288 136834.5711 137292.1455
September 137180.2240 136552.6182 136857.9444
October 136853.7798 135947.3843 136620.1915
November 137377.3721 136622.1883 136995.0055
December 137751.5942 136717.8603 137164.4348