YEARLY HIGH
3979.8022 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3569.7893 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3793.8362 KRW

2021 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 3979.8022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3569.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 410.0129 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3627.1967 to the December average rate of 3911.8941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3979.8022 was down 1.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 4052.8667, 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 19,899,011 KRW
2020 Average 19,221,058 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 17,848,947 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,050,064.32 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3954.0210
3597.4854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 3701.4172, compared to 3886.2552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 184.8379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3701.4172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3886.2552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 124.7456 KRW (High: 3767.3060 / Low: 3642.5604). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 61.6300 KRW (High: 3741.1338 / Low: 3679.5038).

March Spread (Volatile) ±124.7456
April Spread (Stable) ±61.6300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 27.1668 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 3924.3097) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3648.4019), the exchange rate shifted by +275.9078 (+7.56%).

2021 Avg (November) 3924.3097
2020 Avg (November) 3648.4019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3693.9841 3569.7893 3627.1967
February 3715.1876 3643.8493 3673.8667
March 3767.3060 3642.5604 3737.7290
April 3741.1338 3679.5038 3710.5622
May 3774.8788 3683.8605 3728.4281
June 3767.7120 3684.5309 3730.7208
July 3839.3822 3752.8759 3804.2493
August 3914.5251 3804.3468 3858.6855
September 3945.2352 3844.9120 3898.9655
October 3969.1382 3873.2399 3919.4270
November 3979.8022 3901.4443 3924.3097
December 3935.5492 3871.7293 3911.8941