YEARLY HIGH
175.8130 PHP
YEARLY LOW
165.9090 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.3704 PHP

2019 KWD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 175.8130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 165.9090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9040 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.9805 to the December average rate of 167.2189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 175.8130 was down 1.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 179.3625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 879,065 PHP
2018 Average 871,740 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 829,545 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,520.00 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

173.5844
166.3374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PHP 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 171.7103, compared to 169.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.7103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 5.3003 PHP (High: 175.8130 / Low: 170.5127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6084 PHP (High: 168.0325 / Low: 166.4241).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3003
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6084

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3828 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 172.8357) against the same month in 2018 (average: 173.7987), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9630 (-0.55%).

2019 Avg (March) 172.8357
2018 Avg (March) 173.7987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.0554 171.7816 172.9805
February 173.1781 170.9239 171.9265
March 175.8130 170.5127 172.8357
April 172.2820 169.6357 170.7311
May 173.1275 170.1129 171.6547
June 171.9291 168.4252 170.1336
July 168.9623 167.1216 168.0347
August 173.5243 168.4081 171.4495
September 172.0528 169.8773 171.2144
October 170.8509 167.0062 169.3241
November 167.8795 165.9090 166.9413
December 168.0325 166.4241 167.2189