YEARLY HIGH
369.8199 XPF
YEARLY LOW
346.4127 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.8653 XPF

2023 KWD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 369.8199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 346.4127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4072 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.0441 to the December average rate of 354.8536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 369.8199 was down 7.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 400.2568, 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 1,849,099 XPF
2022 Average 1,851,900 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,732,064 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,035.90 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

366.5550
350.4818
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 359.9608, compared to 357.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 359.9608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 357.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 15.2997 XPF (High: 362.8065 / Low: 347.5068). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2978 XPF (High: 358.2311 / Low: 351.9333).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.2997
August Spread (Stable) ±6.2978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.8952 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 362.0441) against the same month in 2022 (average: 348.4775), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5666 (+3.89%).

2023 Avg (January) 362.0441
2022 Avg (January) 348.4775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 369.8199 358.2057 362.0441
February 368.2707 355.4020 364.3412
March 368.1463 356.8496 363.3284
April 360.1425 349.8871 354.4332
May 362.8065 347.5068 357.4116
June 362.8735 353.5614 358.2065
July 357.8138 346.4127 351.8212
August 358.2311 351.9333 355.1882
September 367.2395 358.5974 361.9739
October 368.6192 361.6950 365.2156
November 364.7235 351.7618 357.5660
December 359.2889 349.7692 354.8536