YEARLY HIGH
25.6879 HKD
YEARLY LOW
24.5757 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.2862 HKD

2020 KWD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 25.6879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 24.5757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1122 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6130 to the December average rate of 25.4278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.6879 was down 0.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.9123, 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 128,439 HKD
2019 Average 128,926 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 122,878 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,560.91 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.6836
24.8368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to HKD 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 25.2317, compared to 25.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9007 HKD (High: 25.4764 / Low: 24.5757). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0654 HKD (High: 25.3845 / Low: 25.3191).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3696 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 25.6130) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.8666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2536 (-0.98%).

2020 Avg (January) 25.6130
2019 Avg (January) 25.8666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.6879 25.5508 25.6130
February 25.5583 25.4057 25.4847
March 25.4764 24.5757 25.1150
April 25.0692 24.7678 24.9074
May 25.1502 25.0568 25.0957
June 25.2103 25.1434 25.1744
July 25.3705 25.1658 25.2298
August 25.3845 25.3191 25.3517
September 25.3897 25.2888 25.3324
October 25.3859 25.2941 25.3363
November 25.3912 25.3190 25.3656
December 25.4975 25.3781 25.4278