2021 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3248 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.9714 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0773 QAR

2021 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 12.3248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 11.9714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3534 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0126 to the December average rate of 12.0262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.3248 was up 2.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.0159, 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 61,624 QAR

2020 Average 59,351 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,857 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,766.87 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.1773

11.9976

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 12.0607, compared to 12.0939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.2634 QAR (High: 12.2688 / Low: 12.0053). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 QAR (High: 12.0448 / Low: 12.0139).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2634

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0594 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 12.1623) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.9125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2498 (+2.10%).

2021 Avg (August) 12.1623

2020 Avg (August) 11.9125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0530	11.9714	12.0126
February	12.0448	12.0139	12.0294
March	12.0882	12.0127	12.0442
April	12.1000	12.0358	12.0734
May	12.1447	12.0805	12.1030
June	12.1521	12.0816	12.1016
July	12.2871	12.0859	12.1182
August	12.3248	12.0893	12.1623
September	12.2688	12.0053	12.1343
October	12.1509	12.0635	12.0749
November	12.0974	12.0199	12.0475
December	12.0438	12.0020	12.0262