2019 KWD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

268.7055 AFN

YEARLY LOW

245.0621 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

256.2879 AFN

2019 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 268.7055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 245.0621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6434 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.0224 to the December average rate of 258.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 268.7055 was up 7.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 251.1147, 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 1,343,527 AFN

2018 Average 1,198,428 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,225,311 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,216.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

265.7221

245.0230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AFN 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 253.5681, compared to 259.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.5681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 10.7570 AFN (High: 265.3805 / Low: 254.6235). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8143 AFN (High: 259.2934 / Low: 257.4791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.7570

November Spread (Stable) ±1.8143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.7067 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 263.9972) against the same month in 2018 (average: 240.7092), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2880 (+9.67%).

2019 Avg (July) 263.9972

2018 Avg (July) 240.7092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	250.7224	248.2805	249.0224
February	248.7570	245.0621	246.7479
March	250.3150	245.5766	248.1796
April	255.9619	249.5598	253.9215
May	265.3805	254.6235	259.5987
June	268.6105	260.5930	263.9384
July	268.7055	261.0415	263.9972
August	263.0195	255.1577	258.2905
September	258.4768	256.4727	257.6082
October	258.2399	256.1785	257.5623
November	259.2934	257.4791	257.8448
December	259.6568	256.7405	258.7428