2020 KWD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2970.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 2852.8229.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.3173 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2965.4672 to the December average rate of 2952.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2970.1402 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 2973.0051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
KWD to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2925.7125, compared to 2942.2777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.5651 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 97.6389 KPW (High: 2950.4617 / Low: 2852.8229). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7121 KPW (High: 2927.5338 / Low: 2919.8217).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 39.1072 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2965.4672) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2968.9164), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4492 (-0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2970.1402 | 2960.5263 | 2965.4672 |
| February | 2961.8514 | 2936.0623 | 2949.9691 |
| March | 2950.4617 | 2852.8229 | 2910.8619 |
| April | 2910.4926 | 2875.3902 | 2891.8824 |
| May | 2920.3238 | 2908.7900 | 2912.8028 |
| June | 2927.5338 | 2919.8217 | 2923.2919 |
| July | 2946.2023 | 2922.4670 | 2929.4094 |
| August | 2947.7849 | 2939.9563 | 2943.8660 |
| September | 2948.2001 | 2936.7521 | 2941.7331 |
| October | 2946.4628 | 2937.2889 | 2941.9431 |
| November | 2946.9741 | 2938.5164 | 2944.6686 |
| December | 2960.0589 | 2946.7329 | 2952.0459 |