YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 KWD

2021 SCR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0237 was down 3.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 KWD
2020 Average 91 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 70 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.67 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0238
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0167, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0071 KWD (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0140).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0225) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+56.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0225
2020 Avg (December) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0143 0.0140 0.0143
February 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
March 0.0148 0.0141 0.0143
April 0.0216 0.0145 0.0186
May 0.0204 0.0182 0.0191
June 0.0205 0.0182 0.0194
July 0.0223 0.0184 0.0204
August 0.0235 0.0196 0.0220
September 0.0235 0.0214 0.0229
October 0.0236 0.0202 0.0219
November 0.0237 0.0203 0.0224
December 0.0237 0.0202 0.0225