YEARLY HIGH
0.4400 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4231 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4299 KWD

2021 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.4400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.4231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4371 to the December average rate of 0.4244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4400 was down 0.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,200 KWD
2020 Average 2,137 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,116 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.09 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4384
0.4231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.4335, compared to 0.4264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0076 KWD (High: 0.4362 / Low: 0.4286). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KWD (High: 0.4255 / Low: 0.4231).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4371) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+4.37%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4371
2020 Avg (January) 0.4188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4400 0.4356 0.4371
February 0.4374 0.4338 0.4359
March 0.4362 0.4286 0.4318
April 0.4339 0.4281 0.4307
May 0.4350 0.4316 0.4333
June 0.4354 0.4294 0.4321
July 0.4300 0.4271 0.4284
August 0.4292 0.4261 0.4274
September 0.4290 0.4249 0.4274
October 0.4280 0.4251 0.4261
November 0.4271 0.4231 0.4247
December 0.4255 0.4231 0.4244