YEARLY HIGH
72351.6151 STD
YEARLY LOW
67039.0610 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
70146.5117 STD

2020 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 72351.6151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 67039.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5312.5540 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71042.0175 to the December average rate of 67812.3328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 72351.6151 was up 1.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 71221.4225, 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 361,758,075 STD
2019 Average 350,683,906 STD
Yearly Trough Low 335,195,305 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,562,770.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

72321.2856
67402.4280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to STD 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 71372.7971, compared to 68920.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2452.5707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71372.7971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68920.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2132.5388 STD (High: 72295.4011 / Low: 70162.8623). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 230.3142 STD (High: 71153.9655 / Low: 70923.6513).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2132.5388
January Spread (Stable) ±230.3142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1883.9859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1883.9859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 71911.3808) against the same month in 2019 (average: 69343.6397), the exchange rate shifted by +2567.7411 (+3.70%).

2020 Avg (February) 71911.3808
2019 Avg (February) 69343.6397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71153.9655 70923.6513 71042.0175
February 72351.6151 70917.8193 71911.3808
March 72295.4011 70162.8623 71486.5293
April 71309.3112 70645.9601 70863.8568
May 71549.0583 71267.5960 71365.2229
June 71708.6772 71447.2854 71567.7749
July 71489.5391 69959.8286 70943.9322
August 69959.8286 68549.3726 69059.9463
September 68789.4932 68128.0890 68523.4512
October 68765.3765 68397.1333 68622.0540
November 68896.8265 68380.9361 68559.6414
December 68701.6200 67039.0610 67812.3328