YEARLY HIGH
4887.0470 MMK
YEARLY LOW
4175.5743 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4485.8514 MMK

2020 KWD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4887.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 4175.5743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 711.4727 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4838.6006 to the December average rate of 4385.5009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4887.0470 was down 4.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 5104.5391, 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 24,435,235 MMK
2019 Average 25,035,936 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 20,877,872 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,557,363.41 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4900.0776
4162.3537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MMK 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 4626.0231, compared to 4345.6796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 280.3435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4626.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4345.6796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 326.8756 MMK (High: 4694.3996 / Low: 4367.5240). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.4704 MMK (High: 4575.0549 / Low: 4501.5844).

March Spread (Volatile) ±326.8756
May Spread (Stable) ±73.4704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 224.0902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -224.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4838.6006) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5056.4898), the exchange rate shifted by -217.8892 (-4.31%).

2020 Avg (January) 4838.6006
2019 Avg (January) 5056.4898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4887.0470 4809.9418 4838.6006
February 4815.1615 4694.3996 4753.7716
March 4694.3996 4367.5240 4529.6814
April 4656.2489 4450.4337 4564.5353
May 4575.0549 4501.5844 4540.8926
June 4560.1934 4453.2101 4528.6573
July 4523.7002 4423.1703 4454.0088
August 4481.7782 4345.9399 4439.4131
September 4366.5868 4266.3579 4319.5849
October 4265.8537 4175.5743 4223.8307
November 4306.6554 4191.7497 4251.7395
December 4531.4195 4316.1203 4385.5009