YEARLY HIGH
33.1001 MAD
YEARLY LOW
29.2135 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9531 MAD

2020 KWD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 33.1001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 29.2135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8865 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6571 to the December average rate of 29.4625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.1001 was up 2.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 32.1544, 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 165,500 MAD
2019 Average 158,225 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 146,068 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,432.70 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.8714
29.1526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MAD 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 31.7610, compared to 30.1452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3929 MAD (High: 32.2861 / Low: 30.8932). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2563 MAD (High: 31.7872 / Low: 31.5309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3929
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8874 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 32.5615) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.6706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8909 (+2.81%).

2020 Avg (April) 32.5615
2019 Avg (April) 31.6706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.7872 31.5309 31.6571
February 31.9009 31.3662 31.7160
March 32.2861 30.8932 31.3117
April 33.1001 31.8633 32.5615
May 32.0821 31.7281 31.8784
June 31.7402 31.2945 31.4413
July 31.5722 30.4958 31.0878
August 30.5502 29.9652 30.2004
September 30.3247 29.8679 30.1440
October 30.2416 29.9449 30.0956
November 30.2010 29.6737 29.8810
December 30.4850 29.2135 29.4625