YEARLY HIGH
52.3055 EGP
YEARLY LOW
51.5309 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.0207 EGP

2021 KWD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 52.3055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 51.5309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7746 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8250 to the December average rate of 51.9113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 52.3055 was down 1.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 53.0149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261,528 EGP
2020 Average 257,722 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 257,654 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,873.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

52.2650
51.7112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to EGP 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 51.9472, compared to 52.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.5871 EGP (High: 52.2502 / Low: 51.6631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1116 EGP (High: 52.1580 / Low: 52.0464).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5871
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 52.2014) against the same month in 2020 (average: 52.1261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0754 (+0.14%).

2021 Avg (August) 52.2014
2020 Avg (August) 52.1261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0892 51.5315 51.8250
February 51.9387 51.5309 51.7573
March 52.1776 51.7612 51.9321
April 52.2502 51.6631 52.0460
May 52.1834 51.9594 52.0706
June 52.1954 51.8941 52.0521
July 52.2710 52.0136 52.1350
August 52.3055 52.1320 52.2014
September 52.2931 52.0815 52.2188
October 52.1580 52.0464 52.0963
November 52.1405 51.8867 52.0030
December 51.9729 51.8332 51.9113