2020 KWD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |