YEARLY HIGH
12.1338 AED
YEARLY LOW
12.0543 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0881 AED

2019 KWD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 12.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 12.0543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1169 to the December average rate of 12.0991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.1338 was down 1.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.2729, 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 60,669 AED
2018 Average 60,802 AED
Yearly Trough Low 60,272 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.15 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.1215
12.0657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AED 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 12.0897, compared to 12.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0738 AED (High: 12.1281 / Low: 12.0543). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 AED (High: 12.0826 / Low: 12.0632).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 12.1169) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.2152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0983 (-0.81%).

2019 Avg (January) 12.1169
2018 Avg (January) 12.2152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1338 12.1036 12.1169
February 12.1210 12.0819 12.0997
March 12.1151 12.0762 12.0909
April 12.0853 12.0567 12.0704
May 12.0826 12.0632 12.0721
June 12.1137 12.0668 12.0884
July 12.0924 12.0599 12.0707
August 12.1281 12.0543 12.0793
September 12.1330 12.0716 12.0884
October 12.1162 12.0604 12.0890
November 12.1084 12.0738 12.0921
December 12.1149 12.0780 12.0991