YEARLY HIGH
73262.1376 STD
YEARLY LOW
72239.1350 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
72612.2773 STD

2024 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 73262.1376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 72239.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1023.0026 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72445.3821 to the December average rate of 72408.9717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 73262.1376 was down 2.87% compared to the 2023 peak of 75430.5116, 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 366,310,688 STD
2023 Average 367,571,068 STD
Yearly Trough Low 361,195,675 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,115,012.83 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

73065.4216
72306.0922
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 72483.2277, compared to 72741.3270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 258.0993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72483.2277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72741.3270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 607.1333 STD (High: 72983.7732 / Low: 72376.6400). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 180.9328 STD (High: 72542.9997 / Low: 72362.0669).

November Spread (Volatile) ±607.1333
January Spread (Stable) ±180.9328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 280.9388 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -280.9388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 72922.4186) against the same month in 2023 (average: 72354.6741), the exchange rate shifted by +567.7446 (+0.78%).

2024 Avg (August) 72922.4186
2023 Avg (August) 72354.6741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72542.9997 72362.0669 72445.3821
February 72621.4959 72267.7192 72389.4790
March 72596.8885 72390.5133 72477.1916
April 72480.7021 72255.7673 72369.3696
May 72701.1110 72301.2525 72538.1040
June 72776.8596 72522.6941 72679.8396
July 72959.6364 72695.1812 72854.5284
August 73262.1376 72750.2465 72922.4186
September 73124.3703 72908.0706 73002.1441
October 72932.1733 72648.9624 72721.2053
November 72983.7732 72376.6400 72538.6936
December 72565.2073 72239.1350 72408.9717