YEARLY HIGH
519.2295 JMD
YEARLY LOW
497.1019 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
509.5881 JMD

2024 KWD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 519.2295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 497.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1276 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 504.1785 to the December average rate of 508.3135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 519.2295 was up 1.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 511.9777, 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 2,596,147 JMD
2023 Average 2,506,581 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,485,509 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,638.15 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

518.3135
501.3735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JMD 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 505.8728, compared to 513.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 505.8728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 513.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 10.3730 JMD (High: 507.4749 / Low: 497.1019). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6432 JMD (High: 518.4679 / Low: 514.8247).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.3730
October Spread (Stable) ±3.6432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.6585 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 515.9720) against the same month in 2023 (average: 503.6043), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3677 (+2.46%).

2024 Avg (November) 515.9720
2023 Avg (November) 503.6043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 506.8014 500.4236 504.1785
February 510.7242 504.9394 508.0584
March 506.5650 497.9691 502.7852
April 507.4749 497.1019 503.6851
May 510.5789 506.2101 508.7630
June 509.8829 505.2208 507.7667
July 513.0644 507.6421 511.2644
August 515.4637 509.0405 512.7840
September 517.3476 509.0296 514.5845
October 518.4679 514.8247 516.9019
November 519.2295 511.7313 515.9720
December 512.1684 504.9854 508.3135