YEARLY HIGH
150.8389 MUR
YEARLY LOW
139.0655 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.4257 MUR

2022 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 150.8389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 139.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7734 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.3450 to the December average rate of 143.0965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 150.8389 was up 3.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 145.6899, 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 754,194 MUR
2021 Average 689,411 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 695,328 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,866.84 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

148.0386
140.1556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MUR 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 143.8800, compared to 144.9714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.8800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.9714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 9.4718 MUR (High: 148.5373 / Low: 139.0655). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3557 MUR (High: 144.4167 / Low: 142.0610).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.4718
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.1139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 147.0436) against the same month in 2021 (average: 141.8012), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2423 (+3.70%).

2022 Avg (August) 147.0436
2021 Avg (August) 141.8012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.7020 142.3443 144.3450
February 145.5498 142.6942 144.6151
March 149.1992 142.3568 145.9536
April 148.5373 139.0655 142.8397
May 142.5453 139.1568 140.8125
June 149.1107 140.8034 144.7142
July 149.3502 145.2548 147.3816
August 150.8389 143.2943 147.0436
September 147.6018 142.0918 145.3149
October 147.8736 141.0921 144.1998
November 145.0409 141.5955 142.7920
December 144.4167 142.0610 143.0965