2020 KWD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.8103 SCR

YEARLY LOW

40.6866 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.9356 SCR

2020 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 69.8103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 40.6866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1237 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0184 to the December average rate of 69.5225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 69.8103 was up 50.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.3475, 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 349,051 SCR

2019 Average 225,055 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 203,433 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,618.55 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

72.0549

41.6659

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR 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 50.0025, compared to 61.8688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.0025

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.8688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 12.7311 SCR (High: 56.6937 / Low: 43.9626). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2790 SCR (High: 58.7741 / Low: 58.4951).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.7311

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5910 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 69.5225) against the same month in 2019 (average: 45.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3958 (+54.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 69.5225

2019 Avg (December) 45.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.2732	42.3375	45.0184
February	45.0675	43.4104	44.7893
March	44.9942	40.6866	44.1983
April	56.6937	43.9626	52.6205
May	58.5262	52.0458	56.3107
June	57.6889	54.5952	57.0776
July	58.6377	57.1625	57.4767
August	60.4245	58.1961	58.4343
September	58.7741	58.4951	58.6756
October	63.2404	58.7025	60.4501
November	68.1418	63.1262	66.6535
December	69.8103	68.1415	69.5225