YEARLY HIGH
0.0879 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0811 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0853 KWD

2019 ILS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0822 to the December average rate of 0.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0879 was down 0.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 439 KWD
2018 Average 420 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 405 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.00 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0879
0.0817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.0840, compared to 0.0866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.0835 / Low: 0.0811). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KWD (High: 0.0845 / Low: 0.0836).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0872) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+6.25%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0872
2018 Avg (November) 0.0820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0835 0.0811 0.0822
February 0.0842 0.0831 0.0837
March 0.0845 0.0836 0.0840
April 0.0853 0.0838 0.0847
May 0.0855 0.0838 0.0848
June 0.0851 0.0838 0.0845
July 0.0872 0.0850 0.0858
August 0.0875 0.0858 0.0867
September 0.0874 0.0857 0.0863
October 0.0875 0.0856 0.0864
November 0.0879 0.0860 0.0872
December 0.0878 0.0868 0.0874