YEARLY HIGH
0.0328 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 KWD

2022 MAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0326 to the December average rate of 0.0291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0328 was down 4.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 164 KWD
2021 Average 168 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 140 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.25 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0330
0.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to KWD 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 0.0314, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0290).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0326) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0340), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-4.37%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0326
2021 Avg (January) 0.0340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0321 0.0326
February 0.0325 0.0317 0.0322
March 0.0317 0.0304 0.0312
April 0.0314 0.0307 0.0311
May 0.0310 0.0303 0.0306
June 0.0312 0.0302 0.0307
July 0.0306 0.0293 0.0301
August 0.0299 0.0290 0.0295
September 0.0294 0.0279 0.0288
October 0.0286 0.0281 0.0283
November 0.0289 0.0282 0.0286
December 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291