YEARLY HIGH
50.8951 MVR
YEARLY LOW
49.3942 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.0179 MVR

2023 KWD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 50.8951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 49.3942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5010 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3480 to the December average rate of 49.9315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 50.8951 was down 1.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 51.7052, 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 254,476 MVR
2022 Average 251,754 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 246,971 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,504.87 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

50.4070
49.6994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MVR 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 50.1224, compared to 49.9133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.1224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.9553 MVR (High: 50.8951 / Low: 49.9398). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3042 MVR (High: 50.0541 / Low: 49.7500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9553
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3042

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 50.1555) against the same month in 2022 (average: 50.8443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6889 (-1.35%).

2023 Avg (March) 50.1555
2022 Avg (March) 50.8443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.5636 50.2018 50.3480
February 50.4656 49.9935 50.1673
March 50.8951 49.9398 50.1555
April 50.3117 49.8762 50.1234
May 50.2051 49.7145 49.9988
June 50.1520 49.7488 49.9414
July 50.4040 49.7919 50.1251
August 50.0541 49.7500 49.9174
September 50.1455 49.7782 49.9364
October 49.8819 49.4823 49.7583
November 50.2214 49.3942 49.8111
December 50.1221 49.7168 49.9315