YEARLY HIGH
0.0246 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 KWD

2020 SCR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0246 was up 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 123 KWD
2019 Average 111 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 72 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.27 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0235
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0051 KWD (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0170).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0226) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0226
2019 Avg (March) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0221 0.0222
February 0.0230 0.0222 0.0223
March 0.0246 0.0222 0.0226
April 0.0227 0.0176 0.0192
May 0.0192 0.0171 0.0178
June 0.0183 0.0173 0.0175
July 0.0175 0.0171 0.0174
August 0.0172 0.0165 0.0171
September 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
October 0.0170 0.0158 0.0166
November 0.0158 0.0147 0.0150
December 0.0147 0.0143 0.0144