YEARLY HIGH
0.4180 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4045 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4102 KWD

2023 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.4180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.4045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4105 to the December average rate of 0.4106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.4180 was down 4.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.4365, 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 2,090 KWD
2022 Average 2,100 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,022 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.42 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.4143
0.4054
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 0.4110, compared to 0.4093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0077 KWD (High: 0.4161 / Low: 0.4083). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 KWD (High: 0.4086 / Low: 0.4047).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.4136) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-2.14%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.4136
2022 Avg (April) 0.4226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4127 0.4059 0.4105
February 0.4141 0.4073 0.4099
March 0.4123 0.4065 0.4090
April 0.4180 0.4118 0.4136
May 0.4154 0.4096 0.4127
June 0.4142 0.4078 0.4100
July 0.4160 0.4085 0.4122
August 0.4161 0.4083 0.4111
September 0.4107 0.4045 0.4082
October 0.4086 0.4047 0.4061
November 0.4115 0.4046 0.4079
December 0.4127 0.4068 0.4106