YEARLY HIGH
70420.4198 STD
YEARLY LOW
66739.8714 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
68675.9189 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 352,102,099 STD
2020 Average 350,698,974 STD
Yearly Trough Low 333,699,357 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,402,741.92 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

70348.5722
67059.4922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68109.6098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69242.2279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1867.7666
May Spread (Stable) ±289.3215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -742.4116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (December) 70074.4822
2020 Avg (December) 67812.3328

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