YEARLY HIGH
652.8627 LRD
YEARLY LOW
509.8888 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
624.8952 LRD

2020 KWD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 652.8627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 509.8888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.9739 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 630.8476 to the December average rate of 528.9808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 652.8627 was down 6.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 697.5854, 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 3,264,313 LRD
2019 Average 3,066,301 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,549,444 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 714,869.59 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

664.2318
516.6852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LRD 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 640.0115, compared to 609.7790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.2325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 640.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 609.7790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 89.1037 LRD (High: 598.9925 / Low: 509.8888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8153 LRD (High: 652.7707 / Low: 650.9554).

November Spread (Volatile) ±89.1037
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 91.5736 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -91.5736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 650.8022) against the same month in 2019 (average: 685.4986), the exchange rate shifted by -34.6964 (-5.06%).

2020 Avg (September) 650.8022
2019 Avg (September) 685.4986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 643.1394 617.5479 630.8476
February 648.1617 641.4474 644.2785
March 649.1015 626.3531 639.6041
April 640.3083 632.5858 636.4913
May 644.4180 640.4453 642.2419
June 647.8054 644.6314 646.6053
July 652.2566 647.2261 648.7136
August 652.7707 650.9554 651.9363
September 652.8627 649.1840 650.8022
October 649.6718 598.8611 634.9073
November 598.9925 509.8888 543.3338
December 540.0386 516.5542 528.9808