YEARLY HIGH
491.2351 JPY
YEARLY LOW
419.2042 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
457.0998 JPY

2023 KWD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 491.2351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 419.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.0310 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 426.0263 to the December average rate of 466.6329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 491.2351 was up 1.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 483.2942, 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 2,456,176 JPY
2022 Average 2,144,318 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,096,021 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360,154.78 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

491.6377
420.0616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JPY 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 440.0204, compared to 474.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.1589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 440.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 474.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 22.7021 JPY (High: 444.5186 / Low: 421.8166). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8098 JPY (High: 483.3134 / Low: 474.5037).

February Spread (Volatile) ±22.7021
September Spread (Stable) ±8.8098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 19.0402 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 485.6731) against the same month in 2022 (average: 460.1983), the exchange rate shifted by +25.4748 (+5.54%).

2023 Avg (November) 485.6731
2022 Avg (November) 460.1983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 434.6721 419.2042 426.0263
February 444.5186 421.8166 435.2086
March 447.1151 427.0349 435.7972
April 446.7993 426.8263 435.9096
May 457.7828 437.7256 447.1536
June 470.7400 451.1367 460.0270
July 472.3952 450.9102 460.1978
August 475.3802 460.9544 470.2024
September 483.3134 474.5037 478.7621
October 489.4017 480.0019 483.6072
November 491.2351 476.8681 485.6731
December 476.8960 458.4429 466.6329