YEARLY HIGH
5.5831 NZD
YEARLY LOW
5.0340 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3011 NZD

2023 KWD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 5.5831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5491 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1096 to the December average rate of 5.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.5831 was down 3.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.7893, 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 27,916 NZD
2022 Average 25,742 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 25,170 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,745.34 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.5237
5.0720
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 5.2300, compared to 5.3723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.2740 NZD (High: 5.3982 / Low: 5.1241). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1252 NZD (High: 5.5210 / Low: 5.3958).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2740
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1252

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 5.4861) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.6709), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1848 (-3.26%).

2023 Avg (October) 5.4861
2022 Avg (October) 5.6709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2363 5.0429 5.1096
February 5.2955 5.0340 5.2032
March 5.3327 5.1948 5.2558
April 5.3361 5.1598 5.2561
May 5.3982 5.1241 5.2501
June 5.3792 5.2267 5.3053
July 5.3360 5.1097 5.2389
August 5.4907 5.2967 5.4235
September 5.5210 5.3958 5.4640
October 5.5831 5.3549 5.4861
November 5.5064 5.2594 5.4061
December 5.2943 5.1292 5.2151