YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0358 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 KWD

2020 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0358.

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 0.0366 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0382 was up 0.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191 KWD
2019 Average 185 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 179 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.92 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0380
0.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0371, compared to 0.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0368).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0373) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0373
2019 Avg (March) 0.0374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0372 0.0364 0.0366
February 0.0372 0.0368 0.0370
March 0.0382 0.0358 0.0373
April 0.0377 0.0372 0.0374
May 0.0374 0.0369 0.0371
June 0.0370 0.0368 0.0369
July 0.0371 0.0368 0.0369
August 0.0372 0.0369 0.0370
September 0.0376 0.0369 0.0374
October 0.0379 0.0375 0.0377
November 0.0382 0.0377 0.0379
December 0.0382 0.0377 0.0379