YEARLY HIGH
0.0835 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0811 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0828 KWD

2021 QAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0832 to the December average rate of 0.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0835 was down 3.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 418 KWD
2020 Average 421 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 406 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.98 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0833
0.0821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.0829, compared to 0.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0830).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0832) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0834), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.13%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0832
2020 Avg (January) 0.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0835 0.0830 0.0832
February 0.0832 0.0830 0.0831
March 0.0832 0.0827 0.0830
April 0.0831 0.0826 0.0828
May 0.0828 0.0823 0.0826
June 0.0828 0.0823 0.0826
July 0.0827 0.0814 0.0825
August 0.0827 0.0811 0.0822
September 0.0833 0.0815 0.0824
October 0.0829 0.0823 0.0828
November 0.0832 0.0827 0.0830
December 0.0833 0.0830 0.0832