YEARLY HIGH
59.7759 MDL
YEARLY LOW
53.6700 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.2023 MDL

2020 KWD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 59.7759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 53.6700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1059 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.2469 to the December average rate of 56.3949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 59.7759 was down 0.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 59.9367, 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 298,879 MDL
2019 Average 288,338 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 268,350 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,529.37 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

58.6608
53.6917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MDL 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 57.1900, compared to 55.2146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.1900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.2483 MDL (High: 59.7759 / Low: 56.5276). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8831 MDL (High: 56.4441 / Low: 55.5610).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2483
November Spread (Stable) ±0.8831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 58.2467) against the same month in 2019 (average: 58.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2408 (+0.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 58.2467
2019 Avg (April) 58.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.2120 56.3704 57.2469
February 58.2249 56.6804 57.5440
March 58.0052 56.4787 57.1095
April 59.7759 56.5276 58.2467
May 57.9527 56.6399 57.2580
June 56.5243 55.1073 55.7347
July 56.0536 54.1326 55.1683
August 54.5841 53.6700 54.1058
September 55.0662 53.9006 54.3343
October 55.8757 54.8110 55.2794
November 56.4441 55.5610 56.0051
December 56.8527 55.8828 56.3949