YEARLY HIGH
0.0294 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0274 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0283 KWD

2019 BWP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0288 to the December average rate of 0.0283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0294 was down 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147 KWD
2018 Average 148 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 137 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.16 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0291
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0285, compared to 0.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 KWD (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0284).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0289) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-7.73%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0289
2018 Avg (February) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0291 0.0281 0.0288
February 0.0294 0.0287 0.0289
March 0.0289 0.0280 0.0284
April 0.0288 0.0282 0.0286
May 0.0285 0.0279 0.0283
June 0.0285 0.0277 0.0281
July 0.0288 0.0284 0.0287
August 0.0283 0.0274 0.0277
September 0.0280 0.0274 0.0278
October 0.0282 0.0274 0.0278
November 0.0280 0.0276 0.0279
December 0.0287 0.0279 0.0283