YEARLY HIGH
37.9042 NOK
YEARLY LOW
28.0629 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.6983 NOK

2020 KWD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 37.9042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 28.0629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8412 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4693 to the December average rate of 28.5476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.9042 was up 24.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.3738, 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 189,521 NOK
2019 Average 144,794 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 140,315 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,206.19 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.9803
28.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NOK 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 31.7154, compared to 29.6813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.6468 NOK (High: 37.9042 / Low: 30.2573). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4319 NOK (High: 30.7093 / Low: 30.2774).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.6468
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6613 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 33.2323) against the same month in 2019 (average: 28.3160), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9163 (+17.36%).

2020 Avg (March) 33.2323
2019 Avg (March) 28.3160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.2958 28.8851 29.4693
February 30.7093 30.2774 30.4477
March 37.9042 30.2573 33.2323
April 34.5870 32.7990 33.4864
May 33.7376 31.5330 32.6589
June 31.5740 30.0079 30.9975
July 30.9624 29.5498 30.2699
August 29.8269 28.5904 29.2664
September 31.2185 28.6673 29.9134
October 31.1631 29.8625 30.3829
November 31.3360 28.8766 29.7076
December 28.9846 28.0629 28.5476