2020 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.0159 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.5413 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8702 QAR

2020 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 12.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 11.5413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4746 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9967 to the December average rate of 11.9451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.0159 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.0281, 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 60,079 QAR

2019 Average 59,911 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 57,706 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,373.07 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.0264

11.6698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 11.8365, compared to 11.9040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3950 QAR (High: 11.9363 / Low: 11.5413). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 QAR (High: 11.8443 / Low: 11.8123).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3950

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1589 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 11.9967) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.0113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 11.9967

2019 Avg (January) 12.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0159	11.9770	11.9967
February	11.9823	11.8782	11.9343
March	11.9363	11.5413	11.7753
April	11.7746	11.6326	11.6995
May	11.8751	11.7550	11.7869
June	11.8443	11.8123	11.8265
July	11.9190	11.8230	11.8511
August	11.9455	11.8929	11.9125
September	11.9253	11.8808	11.9006
October	11.9193	11.8741	11.9017
November	11.9244	11.8879	11.9129
December	12.0003	11.9212	11.9451