YEARLY HIGH
1373.0898 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1254.1751 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1336.6304 NGN

2021 KWD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1373.0898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1254.1751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.9148 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1279.0504 to the December average rate of 1358.2219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1373.0898 was up 6.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 1293.9951, 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 6,865,449 NGN
2020 Average 6,198,099 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,270,875 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594,573.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1377.2168
1270.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NGN 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 1309.3669, compared to 1363.8939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.5270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1309.3669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1363.8939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 110.5557 NGN (High: 1373.0898 / Low: 1262.5341). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8065 NGN (High: 1370.3120 / Low: 1364.5055).

May Spread (Volatile) ±110.5557
August Spread (Stable) ±5.8065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.3034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1343.4276) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1259.3989), the exchange rate shifted by +84.0287 (+6.67%).

2021 Avg (May) 1343.4276
2020 Avg (May) 1259.3989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1307.1883 1256.6175 1279.0504
February 1362.8655 1254.1751 1288.1951
March 1359.7808 1255.5799 1283.2058
April 1363.1751 1260.3954 1295.7263
May 1373.0898 1262.5341 1343.4276
June 1372.9743 1360.6797 1366.5964
July 1369.0658 1362.3073 1366.5688
August 1370.3120 1364.5055 1368.2926
September 1370.0977 1363.2840 1368.0826
October 1368.8326 1359.9077 1362.7791
November 1366.4419 1353.8178 1359.4183
December 1365.5268 1353.3150 1358.2219