YEARLY HIGH
9.2063 WST
YEARLY LOW
9.0778 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1247 WST

2024 KWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 9.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1286 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1037 to the December average rate of 9.0991, 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 9.2063 was up 0.91% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.1237, 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 46,032 WST
2023 Average 44,449 WST
Yearly Trough Low 45,389 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.1816
9.0862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to WST 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 9.1085, compared to 9.1409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0763 WST (High: 9.1714 / Low: 9.0951). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 WST (High: 9.1160 / Low: 9.0932).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0763
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 9.1637) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.8277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3360 (+3.81%).

2024 Avg (August) 9.1637
2023 Avg (August) 8.8277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1160 9.0932 9.1037
February 9.1258 9.0814 9.0967
March 9.1227 9.0968 9.1077
April 9.1081 9.0799 9.0942
May 9.1358 9.0856 9.1154
June 9.1454 9.1134 9.1332
July 9.1683 9.1351 9.1551
August 9.2063 9.1420 9.1637
September 9.1890 9.1619 9.1737
October 9.1649 9.1293 9.1384
November 9.1714 9.0951 9.1154
December 9.1188 9.0778 9.0991