YEARLY HIGH
11.9990 PEN
YEARLY LOW
10.7578 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3921 PEN

2020 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 11.9990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 10.7578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2412 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9576 to the December average rate of 11.8106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.9990 was up 7.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.2119, 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 59,995 PEN
2019 Average 54,898 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 53,789 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,206.19 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.8989
10.8392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PEN 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 11.1041, compared to 11.6801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7669 PEN (High: 11.5246 / Low: 10.7578). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1503 PEN (High: 11.9020 / Low: 11.7516).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7669
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 11.8042) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.0897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7145 (+6.44%).

2020 Avg (November) 11.8042
2019 Avg (November) 11.0897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1399 10.9070 10.9576
February 11.2899 11.0463 11.1141
March 11.5246 10.7578 11.2811
April 11.1149 10.8103 10.9275
May 11.1566 10.8522 11.0574
June 11.4868 11.0411 11.2869
July 11.5570 11.3592 11.4463
August 11.7263 11.5253 11.6451
September 11.7563 11.5374 11.6211
October 11.8371 11.6690 11.7533
November 11.9990 11.6971 11.8042
December 11.9020 11.7516 11.8106