YEARLY HIGH
1699.7458 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1630.4118 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1673.2122 SYP

2020 KWD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1699.7458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1630.4118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.3340 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1696.8295 to the December average rate of 1682.2500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1699.7458 was down 0.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1704.0824, 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 8,498,729 SYP
2019 Average 8,475,251 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 8,152,059 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346,669.92 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1701.5212
1645.2203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SYP 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 1671.3653, compared to 1675.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1671.3653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1675.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 59.3321 SYP (High: 1689.7439 / Low: 1630.4118). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9598 SYP (High: 1669.4282 / Low: 1664.4684).

March Spread (Volatile) ±59.3321
June Spread (Stable) ±4.9598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.1597 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.1597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1696.8295) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1698.8670), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0376 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 1696.8295
2019 Avg (January) 1698.8670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1699.7458 1693.8762 1696.8295
February 1694.8681 1680.1327 1688.0680
March 1689.7439 1630.4118 1664.9083
April 1659.9492 1643.8273 1649.9121
May 1666.8099 1658.5766 1661.2609
June 1669.4282 1664.4684 1667.2129
July 1675.6570 1665.4495 1669.3298
August 1677.1788 1671.1775 1674.1222
September 1675.0904 1669.1340 1671.9764
October 1677.6671 1670.5765 1674.8036
November 1679.7006 1672.4701 1677.8723
December 1687.8573 1678.8915 1682.2500