YEARLY HIGH
12.7846 PEN
YEARLY LOW
11.6095 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1716 PEN

2023 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 12.7846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 11.6095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1751 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5124 to the December average rate of 12.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.7846 was down 3.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.1922, 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 63,923 PEN
2022 Average 62,568 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 58,047 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,875.71 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.6202
11.6500
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 12.2510, compared to 12.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.4282 PEN (High: 12.7846 / Low: 12.3564). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1526 PEN (High: 12.3961 / Low: 12.2435).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4282
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2593 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 12.5124) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.8718), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3594 (-2.79%).

2023 Avg (January) 12.5124
2022 Avg (January) 12.8718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7846 12.3564 12.5124
February 12.7384 12.3830 12.5393
March 12.3961 12.2435 12.3217
April 12.3528 12.0571 12.2620
May 12.1239 11.8852 12.0028
June 12.0457 11.7635 11.8675
July 11.8654 11.6095 11.7309
August 12.1173 11.7272 11.9876
September 12.2855 11.9770 12.0619
October 12.5424 12.2679 12.4136
November 12.4843 12.0671 12.2246
December 12.3097 12.0098 12.1352