YEARLY HIGH
8.9528 XCD
YEARLY LOW
8.6974 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8235 XCD

2022 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 8.9528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 8.6974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2553 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9347 to the December average rate of 8.8169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.9528 was down 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.0045, 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 44,764 XCD
2021 Average 44,784 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 43,487 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,276.66 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.9565
8.6944
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 8.8744, compared to 8.7726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1107 XCD (High: 8.8084 / Low: 8.6977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 XCD (High: 8.9424 / Low: 8.9180).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1107
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0544 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 8.9347) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (January) 8.9347
2021 Avg (January) 8.9130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9528 8.9192 8.9347
February 8.9424 8.9180 8.9336
March 8.9208 8.8767 8.8956
April 8.8826 8.8054 8.8526
May 8.8431 8.8005 8.8180
June 8.8304 8.7856 8.8123
July 8.8075 8.7714 8.7903
August 8.8217 8.7671 8.7982
September 8.7923 8.6984 8.7438
October 8.7400 8.6974 8.7163
November 8.8084 8.6977 8.7699
December 8.8482 8.7962 8.8169