YEARLY HIGH
61.1454 LSL
YEARLY LOW
46.2352 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6125 LSL

2020 KWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 61.1454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 46.2352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9102 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3051 to the December average rate of 48.8466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 61.1454 was up 20.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 50.7674, 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 305,727 LSL
2019 Average 237,702 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 231,176 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,550.92 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

60.8527
46.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LSL 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 54.0488, compared to 53.1761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.1761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.9737 LSL (High: 56.9763 / Low: 50.0026). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7942 LSL (High: 54.7066 / Low: 52.9125).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.9737
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.1108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 59.6211) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.4938), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1273 (+28.23%).

2020 Avg (April) 59.6211
2019 Avg (April) 46.4938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.6402 46.2352 47.3051
February 50.3298 48.5228 49.0991
March 56.9763 50.0026 53.8018
April 61.1454 57.4240 59.6211
May 60.4898 56.3278 58.7882
June 56.7202 54.0134 55.6774
July 55.8223 53.7103 54.5383
August 57.8977 54.4573 56.2425
September 55.9218 52.9718 54.7268
October 54.7066 52.9125 53.8347
November 53.2748 49.7876 50.8681
December 50.2268 47.7255 48.8466