YEARLY HIGH
0.0811 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0800 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 KWD

2021 SAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.0800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0808 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0811 was down 3.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 405 KWD
2020 Average 409 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 400 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.27 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0809
0.0801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.0805, compared to 0.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0811 / Low: 0.0806). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0804).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0808) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.08%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0808
2020 Avg (January) 0.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0811 0.0806 0.0808
February 0.0808 0.0806 0.0807
March 0.0808 0.0805 0.0806
April 0.0806 0.0802 0.0804
May 0.0804 0.0800 0.0802
June 0.0804 0.0801 0.0803
July 0.0803 0.0801 0.0802
August 0.0803 0.0800 0.0802
September 0.0804 0.0801 0.0802
October 0.0805 0.0804 0.0804
November 0.0808 0.0804 0.0806
December 0.0809 0.0806 0.0807