YEARLY HIGH
5.7204 NZD
YEARLY LOW
4.5574 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0232 NZD

2020 KWD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 5.7204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.5574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1630 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9836 to the December average rate of 4.6224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7204 was up 8.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2610, 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 28,602 NZD
2019 Average 24,982 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 22,787 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,814.84 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.4291
4.5490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NZD 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 5.1954, compared to 4.8510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5667 NZD (High: 5.7204 / Low: 5.1536). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0840 NZD (High: 4.9672 / Low: 4.8832).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5667
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0840

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.3558) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5392 (+11.20%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.3558
2019 Avg (March) 4.8166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0915 4.8872 4.9836
February 5.2301 5.0662 5.1290
March 5.7204 5.1536 5.3558
April 5.4927 5.2621 5.3477
May 5.4514 5.2242 5.3174
June 5.1673 4.9435 5.0387
July 5.0152 4.8861 4.9413
August 5.0110 4.8548 4.9526
September 4.9919 4.8354 4.9031
October 4.9672 4.8832 4.9242
November 4.9612 4.6523 4.7625
December 4.6733 4.5574 4.6224