YEARLY HIGH
8.9188 XCD
YEARLY LOW
8.5666 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8103 XCD

2020 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8.9188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 8.5666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3523 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9048 to the December average rate of 8.8645, 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 8.9188 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9274, 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 44,594 XCD
2019 Average 44,470 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 42,833 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,761.42 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.9269
8.6617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XCD 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 8.7854, compared to 8.8352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2932 XCD (High: 8.8597 / Low: 8.5666). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 XCD (High: 8.7909 / Low: 8.7677).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2932
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 8.9048) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.9152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 8.9048
2019 Avg (January) 8.9152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9188 8.8900 8.9048
February 8.8939 8.8165 8.8583
March 8.8597 8.5666 8.7408
April 8.7397 8.6343 8.6838
May 8.7692 8.7346 8.7467
June 8.7909 8.7677 8.7782
July 8.8470 8.7757 8.7965
August 8.8517 8.8282 8.8399
September 8.8530 8.8186 8.8335
October 8.8477 8.8202 8.8342
November 8.8493 8.8239 8.8423
December 8.8886 8.8485 8.8645