YEARLY HIGH
28.4758 SBD
YEARLY LOW
26.9509 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4505 SBD

2024 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 28.4758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 26.9509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5249 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3786 to the December average rate of 27.2300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 28.4758 was up 3.03% compared to the 2023 peak of 27.6393, 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 142,379 SBD
2023 Average 135,787 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 134,754 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,624.52 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

27.8137
27.0487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 27.5237, compared to 27.3772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.1285 SBD (High: 28.4758 / Low: 27.3473). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1914 SBD (High: 27.3027 / Low: 27.1114).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1285
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1914

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4244 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 27.5378) against the same month in 2023 (average: 26.8462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6916 (+2.58%).

2024 Avg (March) 27.5378
2023 Avg (March) 26.8462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5089 27.1404 27.3786
February 27.6585 27.3283 27.4630
March 28.4758 27.3473 27.5378
April 27.7477 27.3724 27.5387
May 27.7331 27.5250 27.6232
June 27.7287 27.5100 27.6009
July 27.7269 27.4995 27.6273
August 27.9842 27.5431 27.7499
September 27.7441 27.1582 27.3256
October 27.2743 26.9509 27.1124
November 27.3063 27.0997 27.2181
December 27.3027 27.1114 27.2300