YEARLY HIGH
2998.6806 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2959.1246 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2982.7375 KPW

2021 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 2998.6806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2959.1246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.5560 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2968.1807 to the December average rate of 2972.5383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2998.6806 was up 0.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 2970.1402, 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 14,993,403 KPW
2020 Average 14,670,009 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 14,795,623 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,779.78 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2994.6592
2965.7735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2980.6673, compared to 2984.8076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2980.6673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2984.8076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 16.5542 KPW (High: 2975.6788 / Low: 2959.1246). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3530 KPW (High: 2986.1245 / Low: 2981.7714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.5542
October Spread (Stable) ±4.3530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.7064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2991.0569) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2912.8028), the exchange rate shifted by +78.2542 (+2.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 2991.0569
2020 Avg (May) 2912.8028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2975.6788 2959.1246 2968.1807
February 2977.2833 2969.9050 2973.4871
March 2981.2973 2969.3660 2976.2997
April 2992.9864 2977.4311 2984.8078
May 2998.6806 2986.1245 2991.0569
June 2994.1514 2986.3920 2990.1716
July 2994.5300 2987.4527 2991.1667
August 2998.2710 2988.5042 2992.2520
September 2995.4968 2983.6298 2991.7155
October 2986.1245 2981.7714 2984.0091
November 2983.4518 2971.1403 2977.1641
December 2976.9190 2966.7135 2972.5383