YEARLY HIGH
3.2880 USD
YEARLY LOW
3.2421 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2588 USD

2024 KWD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 3.2880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2513 to the December average rate of 3.2497, 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 3.2880 was down 0.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.3049, 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 16,440 USD
2023 Average 16,270 USD
Yearly Trough Low 16,210 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.56 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.2792
3.2451
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 3.2530, compared to 3.2646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0272 USD (High: 3.2755 / Low: 3.2482). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 USD (High: 3.2557 / Low: 3.2476).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 3.2727) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.2473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0255 (+0.78%).

2024 Avg (August) 3.2727
2023 Avg (August) 3.2473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2557 3.2476 3.2513
February 3.2592 3.2434 3.2488
March 3.2581 3.2489 3.2528
April 3.2529 3.2428 3.2479
May 3.2628 3.2449 3.2555
June 3.2662 3.2548 3.2618
July 3.2744 3.2625 3.2697
August 3.2880 3.2650 3.2727
September 3.2818 3.2721 3.2763
October 3.2732 3.2605 3.2637
November 3.2755 3.2482 3.2555
December 3.2567 3.2421 3.2497