YEARLY HIGH
1880.8678 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1849.4106 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1861.8167 SOS

2024 KWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 1880.8678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1849.4106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.4572 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1857.3045 to the December average rate of 1856.6553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1880.8678 was down 0.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 1886.0320, 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 9,404,339 SOS
2023 Average 9,263,144 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 9,247,053 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,285.97 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1873.9465
1853.9550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1858.5776, compared to 1865.0559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1858.5776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1865.0559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 20.8036 SOS (High: 1875.0181 / Low: 1854.2145). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2120 SOS (High: 1870.4889 / Low: 1861.2770).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.8036
July Spread (Stable) ±9.2120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.6505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1872.2805) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1846.6545), the exchange rate shifted by +25.6260 (+1.39%).

2024 Avg (September) 1872.2805
2023 Avg (September) 1846.6545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1861.7511 1850.9603 1857.3045
February 1870.9616 1853.6920 1857.4150
March 1864.5404 1849.5038 1858.2518
April 1861.0352 1849.4283 1855.6209
May 1866.5519 1851.1909 1859.1063
June 1876.2636 1861.0352 1863.7670
July 1870.4889 1861.2770 1867.6175
August 1874.9822 1855.3874 1867.1808
September 1880.8678 1867.1133 1872.2805
October 1874.5369 1862.5516 1865.6301
November 1875.0181 1854.2145 1860.9713
December 1863.3920 1849.4106 1856.6553