YEARLY HIGH
13.1922 PEN
YEARLY LOW
11.9486 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5126 PEN

2022 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.1922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 11.9486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2435 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8718 to the December average rate of 12.4813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.1922 was down 3.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.7286, 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 65,961 PEN
2021 Average 64,320 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 59,743 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,217.73 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.9376
12.1479
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 12.4032, compared to 12.6219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.5649 PEN (High: 12.5136 / Low: 11.9486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1883 PEN (High: 12.8990 / Low: 12.7107).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5649
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3384 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 12.8718) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9088 (+7.60%).

2022 Avg (January) 12.8718
2021 Avg (January) 11.9630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1922 12.6681 12.8718
February 12.7996 12.3168 12.5334
March 12.4968 12.1827 12.3105
April 12.5136 11.9486 12.2418
May 12.5283 11.9725 12.2480
June 12.3539 12.0969 12.2137
July 12.8795 12.4628 12.6709
August 12.8127 12.3932 12.6084
September 12.8464 12.4142 12.5784
October 12.8990 12.7107 12.8212
November 12.8314 12.3734 12.5715
December 12.6031 12.4054 12.4813