YEARLY HIGH
4052.8667 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3551.4057 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3844.5216 KRW

2020 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 4052.8667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 3551.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 501.4610 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3842.1684 to the December average rate of 3589.0869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4052.8667 was up 1.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 4007.4359, 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 20,264,334 KRW
2019 Average 19,173,505 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 17,757,029 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,507,305.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4017.6782
3550.1240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 3919.9221, compared to 3769.1212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 150.8009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3919.9221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3769.1212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 183.7179 KRW (High: 4052.8667 / Low: 3869.1489). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.0555 KRW (High: 3908.1396 / Low: 3865.0842).

March Spread (Volatile) ±183.7179
August Spread (Stable) ±43.0555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 109.5649 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -109.5649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3933.0523) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3728.6422), the exchange rate shifted by +204.4101 (+5.48%).

2020 Avg (March) 3933.0523
2019 Avg (March) 3728.6422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3935.8726 3801.9696 3842.1684
February 3983.7922 3867.9081 3916.5172
March 4052.8667 3869.1489 3933.0523
April 3975.6498 3881.7931 3928.7849
May 4016.0770 3942.3801 3978.7153
June 3969.8268 3872.1888 3920.2942
July 3920.8834 3872.3039 3903.1220
August 3908.1396 3865.0842 3883.5053
September 3896.3795 3802.7548 3850.0878
October 3809.1739 3692.9533 3740.5229
November 3720.4804 3615.7440 3648.4019
December 3638.3526 3551.4057 3589.0869