YEARLY HIGH
461.0720 ISK
YEARLY LOW
439.2714 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
449.6006 ISK

2024 KWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 461.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 439.2714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8006 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 445.1271 to the December average rate of 450.6831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 461.0720 was down 2.47% compared to the 2023 peak of 472.7615, 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 2,305,360 ISK
2023 Average 2,243,241 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 2,196,357 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,002.80 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

456.6092
444.0833
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 449.7975, compared to 449.4038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 449.7975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.4038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 13.0449 ISK (High: 452.8648 / Low: 439.8199). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7591 ISK (High: 453.1010 / Low: 447.3420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.0449
July Spread (Stable) ±5.7591

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.7011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 455.5653) against the same month in 2023 (average: 445.4808), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0846 (+2.26%).

2024 Avg (April) 455.5653
2023 Avg (April) 445.4808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 448.5791 439.2714 445.1271
February 450.5457 442.8951 447.4794
March 452.8648 439.8199 446.2939
April 461.0720 450.0833 455.5653
May 455.3522 447.4450 451.8643
June 455.8127 447.2134 452.4548
July 453.1010 447.3420 450.2802
August 454.7210 446.1836 450.8438
September 454.6972 441.7325 448.6094
October 451.2380 441.5599 446.5611
November 453.9029 443.4688 449.4454
December 454.0008 447.1295 450.6831