2022 KWD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.1033 SBD

YEARLY LOW

26.1596 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.5668 SBD

2022 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 27.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 26.1596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9437 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6970 to the December average rate of 26.8345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 27.1033 was up 0.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.9302, 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 135,516 SBD

2021 Average 132,942 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 130,798 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,718.27 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.8929

26.1929

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KWD to SBD 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 26.5197, compared to 26.6140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5197

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5155 SBD (High: 26.7550 / Low: 26.2395). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1406 SBD (High: 26.7669 / Low: 26.6263).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5155

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1406

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3297 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 26.8345) against the same month in 2021 (average: 26.7158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1188 (+0.44%).

2022 Avg (December) 26.8345

2021 Avg (December) 26.7158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.7669	26.6263	26.6970
February	26.8304	26.6309	26.7379
March	26.6739	26.3621	26.4851
April	26.3680	26.1596	26.2512
May	26.5922	26.1838	26.4432
June	26.6110	26.3552	26.5035
July	26.7539	26.4353	26.5236
August	26.9105	26.6941	26.8079
September	26.7550	26.2395	26.4782
October	26.5149	26.2512	26.3429
November	26.8260	26.4665	26.6968
December	27.1033	26.6990	26.8345