YEARLY HIGH
3.3002 USD
YEARLY LOW
3.1698 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2600 USD

2020 KWD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.3002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 3.1698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1304 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2950 to the December average rate of 3.2801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3002 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3033, 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 16,501 USD
2019 Average 16,455 USD
Yearly Trough Low 15,849 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 651.76 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3031
3.2050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to USD 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 3.2508, compared to 3.2692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1085 USD (High: 3.2783 / Low: 3.1698). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 USD (High: 3.2528 / Low: 3.2442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1085
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.2950) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.2950
2019 Avg (January) 3.2988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3002 3.2895 3.2950
February 3.2909 3.2623 3.2777
March 3.2783 3.1698 3.2343
April 3.2339 3.1949 3.2132
May 3.2448 3.2320 3.2364
June 3.2528 3.2442 3.2481
July 3.2736 3.2472 3.2549
August 3.2753 3.2666 3.2710
September 3.2758 3.2631 3.2686
October 3.2738 3.2637 3.2688
November 3.2744 3.2650 3.2719
December 3.2890 3.2741 3.2801