YEARLY HIGH
362.0124 XPF
YEARLY LOW
318.8796 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
341.1799 XPF

2020 KWD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 362.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 318.8796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1327 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 354.1181 to the December average rate of 321.5528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 362.0124 was up 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 360.5541, 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 1,810,062 XPF
2019 Average 1,753,660 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,594,398 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,663.72 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

361.9766
317.8779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XPF 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 351.9386, compared to 330.4213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.5173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.9386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 330.4213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.8921 XPF (High: 359.9829 / Low: 341.0908). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1041 XPF (High: 323.9838 / Low: 318.8796).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.8921
December Spread (Stable) ±5.1041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.7242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 358.3017) against the same month in 2019 (average: 346.3173), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9844 (+3.46%).

2020 Avg (February) 358.3017
2019 Avg (February) 346.3173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 356.9286 350.1395 354.1181
February 362.0124 353.6480 358.3017
March 359.9829 341.0908 348.5775
April 355.6154 348.1215 352.8397
May 357.4045 347.6948 353.3800
June 348.1468 341.3828 344.4143
July 345.0582 329.0399 339.0194
August 332.4793 327.0164 329.9458
September 334.7847 327.8668 330.9362
October 334.4710 329.2167 331.4870
November 335.5108 326.2353 329.5864
December 323.9838 318.8796 321.5528