YEARLY HIGH
280.0283 BDT
YEARLY LOW
274.1143 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.7511 BDT

2019 KWD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 280.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 274.1143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9140 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.5212 to the December average rate of 279.5854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 280.0283 was down 0.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 281.6628, 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 1,400,141 BDT
2018 Average 1,388,401 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,370,571 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,570.10 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

279.8918
276.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BDT 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 277.0470, compared to 278.4552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.0470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.4552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.2549 BDT (High: 278.3692 / Low: 274.1143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9665 BDT (High: 279.4786 / Low: 278.5122).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2549
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 279.5854) against the same month in 2018 (average: 275.8456), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7398 (+1.36%).

2019 Avg (December) 279.5854
2018 Avg (December) 275.8456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 277.3156 275.3478 276.5212
February 277.2982 275.9626 276.6267
March 277.7786 275.1844 276.6006
April 277.9160 275.6556 277.1090
May 277.9086 276.6650 277.4101
June 278.7846 276.3331 278.0141
July 279.2869 277.2967 277.7094
August 278.3692 274.1143 277.6866
September 278.8277 276.5986 278.0446
October 279.4467 276.4853 278.6081
November 279.4786 278.5122 279.0972
December 280.0283 278.6138 279.5854