YEARLY HIGH
5.9093 BGN
YEARLY LOW
5.5938 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7502 BGN

2019 KWD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BGN 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 9, dropping to 5.5938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3155 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6513 to the December average rate of 5.7982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.9093 was up 3.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.7247, 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 BGN
2018 Average 27,436 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 27,969 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,577.75 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8645
5.6319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BGN 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 5.6998, compared to 5.8005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1279 BGN (High: 5.8616 / Low: 5.7337). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 BGN (High: 5.7751 / Low: 5.7204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1279
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

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 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 5.8451) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3015 (+5.44%).

2019 Avg (September) 5.8451
2018 Avg (September) 5.5436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7033 5.5938 5.6513
February 5.7232 5.6352 5.6767
March 5.7495 5.6394 5.6982
April 5.7641 5.6872 5.7257
May 5.7751 5.7204 5.7451
June 5.7538 5.6478 5.7021
July 5.8027 5.6978 5.7317
August 5.8616 5.7337 5.7814
September 5.9093 5.8083 5.8451
October 5.8821 5.7723 5.8213
November 5.8499 5.7715 5.8253
December 5.8372 5.7505 5.7982