2020 KWD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72351.6151 STD

YEARLY LOW

67039.0610 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

70146.5117 STD

2020 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 72351.6151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 67039.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5312.5540 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71042.0175 to the December average rate of 67812.3328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 72351.6151 was up 1.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 71221.4225, 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 361,758,075 STD

2019 Average 350,683,906 STD

Yearly Trough Low 335,195,305 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,562,770.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

72321.2856

67402.4280

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KWD to STD 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 71372.7971, compared to 68920.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2452.5707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71372.7971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68920.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2132.5388 STD (High: 72295.4011 / Low: 70162.8623). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 230.3142 STD (High: 71153.9655 / Low: 70923.6513).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2132.5388

January Spread (Stable) ±230.3142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1883.9859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1883.9859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 71911.3808) against the same month in 2019 (average: 69343.6397), the exchange rate shifted by +2567.7411 (+3.70%).

2020 Avg (February) 71911.3808

2019 Avg (February) 69343.6397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	71153.9655	70923.6513	71042.0175
February	72351.6151	70917.8193	71911.3808
March	72295.4011	70162.8623	71486.5293
April	71309.3112	70645.9601	70863.8568
May	71549.0583	71267.5960	71365.2229
June	71708.6772	71447.2854	71567.7749
July	71489.5391	69959.8286	70943.9322
August	69959.8286	68549.3726	69059.9463
September	68789.4932	68128.0890	68523.4512
October	68765.3765	68397.1333	68622.0540
November	68896.8265	68380.9361	68559.6414
December	68701.6200	67039.0610	67812.3328