YEARLY HIGH
76965.5940 STD
YEARLY LOW
69664.5605 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
72354.8184 STD

2022 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 76965.5940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 69664.5605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7301.0334 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69920.4386 to the December average rate of 74461.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 76965.5940 was up 9.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 70420.4198, 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 384,827,970 STD
2021 Average 343,423,989 STD
Yearly Trough Low 348,322,803 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,505,167.13 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

74917.5218
69444.5632
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 71307.6578, compared to 73401.9791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2094.3213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71307.6578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73401.9791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 5626.0751 STD (High: 76965.5940 / Low: 71339.5189). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 293.3143 STD (High: 70591.3121 / Low: 70297.9978).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5626.0751
March Spread (Stable) ±293.3143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1594.7618 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1594.7618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 72462.7784) against the same month in 2021 (average: 68490.2987), the exchange rate shifted by +3972.4796 (+5.80%).

2022 Avg (July) 72462.7784
2021 Avg (July) 68490.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70528.7806 69664.5605 69920.4386
February 70605.8021 69769.0977 69900.6431
March 70591.3121 70297.9978 70451.7360
April 71126.5031 70421.1511 70837.0533
May 75324.9640 71641.5581 72678.5357
June 75871.8759 71579.0364 74057.5401
July 76965.5940 71339.5189 72462.7784
August 73092.4473 72165.8767 72744.3232
September 73450.4527 72419.9073 72800.3111
October 74449.1231 73218.2149 73861.2384
November 74390.3163 73455.4067 74081.7814
December 74726.1791 74287.1713 74461.4419