2022 KWD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1937.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1804.6927.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.9067 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1923.0777 to the December average rate of 1855.9471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1937.5994 was down 0.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 1946.4510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
KWD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1907.5500, compared to 1850.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.2786 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 64.3210 SOS (High: 1906.2515 / Low: 1841.9305). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5093 SOS (High: 1864.5538 / Low: 1850.0445).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 20.9089 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1923.0777) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1916.2170), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8607 (+0.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1937.5994 | 1902.0428 | 1923.0777 |
| February | 1935.3430 | 1895.1896 | 1922.0375 |
| March | 1929.4722 | 1907.7756 | 1914.7728 |
| April | 1919.4678 | 1883.9288 | 1898.7042 |
| May | 1907.6601 | 1882.6245 | 1893.7699 |
| June | 1906.8032 | 1880.4125 | 1892.9380 |
| July | 1906.2515 | 1841.9305 | 1873.4266 |
| August | 1895.9154 | 1843.0852 | 1858.8747 |
| September | 1853.6759 | 1817.5648 | 1837.9659 |
| October | 1844.8508 | 1812.6846 | 1832.9308 |
| November | 1851.1880 | 1804.6927 | 1842.4836 |
| December | 1864.5538 | 1850.0445 | 1855.9471 |