YEARLY HIGH
0.4303 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4266 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4286 KWD

2019 JOD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JOD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.4303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4272 to the December average rate of 0.4281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4303 was up 0.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,151 KWD
2018 Average 2,129 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,133 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.44 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4295
0.4269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 0.4284, compared to 0.4287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0031 KWD (High: 0.4303 / Low: 0.4272). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.4288 / Low: 0.4281).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.4291) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.48%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4291
2018 Avg (August) 0.4271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4277 0.4266 0.4272
February 0.4285 0.4272 0.4279
March 0.4290 0.4276 0.4285
April 0.4301 0.4288 0.4293
May 0.4297 0.4287 0.4292
June 0.4293 0.4277 0.4286
July 0.4302 0.4284 0.4292
August 0.4303 0.4272 0.4291
September 0.4298 0.4281 0.4287
October 0.4300 0.4276 0.4287
November 0.4288 0.4281 0.4284
December 0.4289 0.4275 0.4281