YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0369 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0376 KWD

2022 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0375 to the December average rate of 0.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0382 was up 0.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0382, 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
2021 Average 188 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 184 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.65 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0382
0.0372
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 0.0377, compared to 0.0376 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) 0.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0374).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0381) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.87%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0381
2021 Avg (April) 0.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0376 0.0374 0.0375
February 0.0376 0.0373 0.0374
March 0.0379 0.0375 0.0378
April 0.0382 0.0379 0.0381
May 0.0382 0.0376 0.0378
June 0.0379 0.0376 0.0377
July 0.0378 0.0374 0.0377
August 0.0375 0.0372 0.0373
September 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
October 0.0381 0.0377 0.0380
November 0.0378 0.0373 0.0375
December 0.0375 0.0369 0.0373