YEARLY HIGH
147.6991 UYU
YEARLY LOW
122.6031 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.8101 UYU

2020 KWD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 147.6991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 122.6031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0961 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.0137 to the December average rate of 139.1385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 147.6991 was up 18.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 125.1205, 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 738,496 UYU
2019 Average 580,031 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 613,015 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,480.31 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

141.9591
121.2913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to UYU 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 134.0809, compared to 139.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.0809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.3635 UYU (High: 147.6991 / Low: 127.3357). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1155 UYU (High: 123.7185 / Low: 122.6031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.3635
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 138.5912) against the same month in 2019 (average: 109.3620), the exchange rate shifted by +29.2292 (+26.73%).

2020 Avg (March) 138.5912
2019 Avg (March) 109.3620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.7185 122.6031 123.0137
February 127.3357 123.5239 124.5108
March 147.6991 127.3357 138.5912
April 142.1470 138.0326 139.5948
May 142.7142 136.7390 140.1967
June 140.6245 136.6252 138.5780
July 142.5297 137.0134 140.2367
August 140.5092 138.4942 139.5347
September 139.5624 138.4057 138.9256
October 140.2728 138.6433 139.4083
November 140.7321 139.5315 139.9915
December 140.1631 138.0628 139.1385