YEARLY HIGH
2.3994 XDR
YEARLY LOW
2.2721 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3410 XDR

2020 KWD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 2.3994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.2721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1273 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3877 to the December average rate of 2.2802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3994 was down 0.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4163, 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 11,997 XDR
2019 Average 11,890 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 11,361 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 636.55 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4050
2.2689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XDR 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 2.3703, compared to 2.3117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0621 XDR (High: 2.3844 / Low: 2.3224). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 XDR (High: 2.3177 / Low: 2.3104).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0364 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.3937) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+1.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.3937
2019 Avg (February) 2.3606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3955 2.3780 2.3877
February 2.3994 2.3823 2.3937
March 2.3844 2.3224 2.3573
April 2.3690 2.3403 2.3561
May 2.3811 2.3577 2.3726
June 2.3660 2.3454 2.3543
July 2.3614 2.3210 2.3426
August 2.3240 2.3078 2.3171
September 2.3250 2.3044 2.3143
October 2.3177 2.3104 2.3138
November 2.3182 2.2938 2.3020
December 2.2909 2.2721 2.2802