YEARLY HIGH
0.1788 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1692 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1739 KWD

2019 BGN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1770 to the December average rate of 0.1725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1788 was down 6.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894 KWD
2018 Average 912 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 846 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.73 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1775
0.1705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.1755, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 KWD (High: 0.1744 / Low: 0.1706). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.1748 / Low: 0.1732).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1770) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-5.66%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1770
2018 Avg (January) 0.1876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1788 0.1753 0.1770
February 0.1775 0.1747 0.1762
March 0.1773 0.1739 0.1755
April 0.1758 0.1735 0.1747
May 0.1748 0.1732 0.1741
June 0.1771 0.1738 0.1754
July 0.1755 0.1723 0.1745
August 0.1744 0.1706 0.1730
September 0.1722 0.1692 0.1711
October 0.1732 0.1700 0.1718
November 0.1733 0.1709 0.1717
December 0.1739 0.1713 0.1725