YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0371 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0376 KWD

2021 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0382 was down 0.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191 KWD
2020 Average 186 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 186 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.20 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0380
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0378, compared to 0.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 KWD (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0379) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.51%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0379
2020 Avg (March) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0376 0.0379
February 0.0379 0.0377 0.0378
March 0.0382 0.0371 0.0379
April 0.0378 0.0376 0.0378
May 0.0379 0.0377 0.0378
June 0.0377 0.0375 0.0376
July 0.0375 0.0373 0.0374
August 0.0374 0.0373 0.0373
September 0.0374 0.0373 0.0373
October 0.0376 0.0374 0.0375
November 0.0377 0.0375 0.0376
December 0.0375 0.0373 0.0374