YEARLY HIGH
5.9093 BAM
YEARLY LOW
5.5995 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7487 BAM

2019 KWD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 5.9093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 5.5995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3098 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6476 to the December average rate of 5.7989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.9093 was up 3.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.7093, 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 29,547 BAM
2018 Average 27,409 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 27,998 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,549.11 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8622
5.6281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BAM 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 5.6977, compared to 5.7996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1174 BAM (High: 5.7669 / Low: 5.6495). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 BAM (High: 5.7683 / Low: 5.7203).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1174
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 5.8427) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3180 (+5.76%).

2019 Avg (September) 5.8427
2018 Avg (September) 5.5247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6843 5.5995 5.6476
February 5.7141 5.6272 5.6756
March 5.7313 5.6549 5.6931
April 5.7729 5.6850 5.7196
May 5.7683 5.7203 5.7474
June 5.7669 5.6495 5.7029
July 5.7760 5.6986 5.7293
August 5.8354 5.7334 5.7797
September 5.9093 5.8007 5.8427
October 5.8734 5.7722 5.8240
November 5.8591 5.7648 5.8232
December 5.8443 5.7442 5.7989