YEARLY HIGH
0.4365 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3923 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4201 KWD

2022 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.4365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.3923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4244 to the December average rate of 0.4070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4365 was down 0.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4400, 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 2,183 KWD
2021 Average 2,149 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,962 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.14 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4261
0.4053
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 0.4226, compared to 0.4176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0442 KWD (High: 0.4365 / Low: 0.3923). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.4254 / Low: 0.4236).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.4243) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4261), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.42%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.4243
2021 Avg (October) 0.4261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4254 0.4236 0.4244
February 0.4272 0.4229 0.4244
March 0.4245 0.4219 0.4234
April 0.4241 0.4206 0.4226
May 0.4224 0.4193 0.4206
June 0.4228 0.4182 0.4203
July 0.4214 0.4169 0.4183
August 0.4187 0.4154 0.4173
September 0.4365 0.3923 0.4236
October 0.4365 0.3962 0.4243
November 0.4353 0.4024 0.4152
December 0.4089 0.4034 0.4070