2021 KWD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.0973 MYR

YEARLY LOW

13.1743 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7327 MYR

2021 KWD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 14.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 13.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9230 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3200 to the December average rate of 13.9116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.0973 was down 0.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.2276, 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 70,486 MYR

2020 Average 68,473 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 65,871 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,614.91 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.1002

13.2491

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MYR 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 13.5682, compared to 13.8972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.3518 MYR (High: 13.7373 / Low: 13.3854). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1180 MYR (High: 13.7176 / Low: 13.5996).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3518

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1821 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 14.0292) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.6998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3294 (+2.40%).

2021 Avg (August) 14.0292

2020 Avg (August) 13.6998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3872	13.1743	13.3200
February	13.4449	13.3228	13.3727
March	13.7373	13.3854	13.5946
April	13.7176	13.5996	13.6758
May	13.7903	13.5993	13.7122
June	13.8054	13.6647	13.7338
July	14.0810	13.7972	13.9631
August	14.0973	13.8256	14.0292
September	13.9308	13.7651	13.8471
October	13.8879	13.7247	13.8037
November	14.0049	13.7473	13.8284
December	13.9915	13.7973	13.9116