2021 KWD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 70420.4198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 66739.8714.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3680.5484 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67465.0303 to the December average rate of 70074.4822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 70420.4198 was down 2.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 72351.6151, 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 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68109.6098, compared to 69242.2279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1132.6181 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1867.7666 STD (High: 68967.0820 / Low: 67099.3154). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 289.3215 STD (High: 69096.4943 / Low: 68807.1727).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 742.4116 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 70074.4822) against the same month in 2020 (average: 67812.3328), the exchange rate shifted by +2262.1493 (+3.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67668.1824 | 67040.6040 | 67465.0303 |
| February | 67704.6704 | 66739.8714 | 67333.5822 |
| March | 68967.0820 | 67099.3154 | 67969.8589 |
| April | 69008.4179 | 68499.0645 | 68795.9413 |
| May | 69096.4943 | 68807.1727 | 68917.8289 |
| June | 68973.5315 | 67549.2767 | 68175.4173 |
| July | 68870.9025 | 68110.5474 | 68490.2987 |
| August | 69187.3656 | 68667.9028 | 68940.3273 |
| September | 69721.2643 | 68623.6490 | 68922.1698 |
| October | 69779.5593 | 69213.3068 | 69429.7745 |
| November | 70077.2959 | 69158.9321 | 69596.3149 |
| December | 70420.4198 | 69927.1242 | 70074.4822 |