YEARLY HIGH
34.3277 MAD
YEARLY LOW
31.3970 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.9455 MAD

2023 KWD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 34.3277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 31.3970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9307 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4883 to the December average rate of 32.6138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 34.3277 was down 4.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 35.7868, 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 171,638 MAD
2022 Average 165,777 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 156,985 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,653.28 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

33.8865
31.5509
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 33.2561, compared to 32.6349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 1.5661 MAD (High: 32.9838 / Low: 31.4177). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5308 MAD (High: 33.3949 / Low: 32.8641).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5661
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9634 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 33.4883) against the same month in 2022 (average: 30.7132), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7750 (+9.04%).

2023 Avg (January) 33.4883
2022 Avg (January) 30.7132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3277 33.0087 33.4883
February 33.9388 33.2366 33.6575
March 34.0378 33.2853 33.6919
April 33.3601 32.3125 33.0589
May 33.2882 32.4803 32.9311
June 33.1863 32.1875 32.7090
July 32.1875 31.3970 31.7456
August 32.9838 31.4177 32.1512
September 33.3949 32.8641 33.1416
October 33.5482 32.8618 33.2187
November 33.3236 32.5555 32.9387
December 33.0680 32.0517 32.6138