2020 KWD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

476.5432 ISK

YEARLY LOW

398.4765 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

441.0943 ISK

2020 KWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 476.5432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 398.4765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.0667 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.8500 to the December average rate of 417.8220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 476.5432 was up 14.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 417.8973, 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 2,382,716 ISK

2019 Average 2,016,850 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 1,992,383 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,333.41 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

469.7675

401.1303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ISK 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 437.7079, compared to 444.4808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 437.7079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 444.4808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 39.3648 ISK (High: 453.4087 / Low: 414.0439). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0689 ISK (High: 452.5081 / Low: 441.4391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.3648

August Spread (Stable) ±11.0689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 28.9707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.9707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 464.0235) against the same month in 2019 (average: 403.6136), the exchange rate shifted by +60.4099 (+14.97%).

2020 Avg (May) 464.0235

2019 Avg (May) 403.6136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	410.7725	398.4765	406.8500
February	419.7423	404.8028	414.6805
March	453.4087	414.0439	435.7403
April	475.2867	455.3659	464.0477
May	476.5432	440.4821	464.0235
June	454.1906	426.4560	440.9053
July	457.7916	440.0972	450.3054
August	452.5081	441.4391	447.1087
September	459.1600	441.3587	450.3942
October	461.9258	450.1812	454.4618
November	462.5158	435.0729	446.7927
December	428.6009	411.6423	417.8220