YEARLY HIGH
8.9316 XCD
YEARLY LOW
8.6960 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7944 XCD

2023 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 8.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 8.6960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2356 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8447 to the December average rate of 8.7779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.9316 was down 0.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.9528, 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 44,658 XCD
2022 Average 44,115 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 43,480 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,178.16 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.8552
8.7284
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 8.8190, compared to 8.7698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1391 XCD (High: 8.9316 / Low: 8.7925). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 XCD (High: 8.7893 / Low: 8.7527).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1391
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 8.8163) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.8956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0793 (-0.89%).

2023 Avg (March) 8.8163
2022 Avg (March) 8.8956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8734 8.8112 8.8447
February 8.8836 8.8001 8.8304
March 8.9316 8.7925 8.8163
April 8.8522 8.7813 8.8204
May 8.8335 8.7814 8.8057
June 8.8241 8.7828 8.7967
July 8.8414 8.7894 8.8103
August 8.7893 8.7527 8.7759
September 8.7748 8.7373 8.7537
October 8.7538 8.6960 8.7390
November 8.7850 8.7443 8.7618
December 8.8062 8.7475 8.7779