YEARLY HIGH
1932.9117 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1752.2750 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1838.4151 XOF

2021 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1932.9117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1752.2750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.6367 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1778.1127 to the December average rate of 1916.3399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1932.9117 was down 2.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 1989.9530, 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 9,664,559 XOF
2020 Average 9,375,143 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,761,375 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903,183.43 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1930.1626
1764.2900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XOF 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 1802.9582, compared to 1873.8721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.9139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1802.9582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1873.8721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 60.7881 XOF (High: 1932.9117 / Low: 1872.1236). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.1798 XOF (High: 1925.5493 / Low: 1906.3696).

November Spread (Volatile) ±60.7881
December Spread (Stable) ±19.1798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 23.9660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.9660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1902.8248) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1811.7100), the exchange rate shifted by +91.1148 (+5.03%).

2021 Avg (November) 1902.8248
2020 Avg (November) 1811.7100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1791.6744 1752.2750 1778.1127
February 1808.7304 1780.4681 1791.9609
March 1851.7326 1792.2413 1823.1359
April 1847.1465 1796.4646 1818.7739
May 1812.6054 1781.2051 1794.8079
June 1838.6415 1785.0597 1810.9578
July 1853.5887 1833.5147 1843.2770
August 1865.7132 1838.9659 1852.9930
September 1878.7784 1836.0223 1852.4140
October 1884.6860 1862.1588 1875.3840
November 1932.9117 1872.1236 1902.8248
December 1925.5493 1906.3696 1916.3399