YEARLY HIGH
0.0216 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0187 KWD

2020 NAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0211 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0216 was down 5.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 KWD
2019 Average 105 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 82 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.43 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0216
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.0187, compared to 0.0188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0180).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0211) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.18%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0211
2019 Avg (January) 0.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0216 0.0206 0.0211
February 0.0206 0.0199 0.0204
March 0.0200 0.0175 0.0186
April 0.0174 0.0163 0.0168
May 0.0177 0.0165 0.0170
June 0.0185 0.0176 0.0180
July 0.0186 0.0180 0.0183
August 0.0185 0.0173 0.0176
September 0.0188 0.0176 0.0182
October 0.0189 0.0169 0.0184
November 0.0200 0.0187 0.0197
December 0.0209 0.0199 0.0205