YEARLY HIGH
1.2456 BHD
YEARLY LOW
1.2244 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2406 BHD

2019 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.2244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2436 to the December average rate of 1.2420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2456 was down 1.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2630, 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 6,228 BHD
2018 Average 6,245 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 6,122 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.36 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2441
1.2383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BHD 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 1.2408, compared to 1.2404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0179 BHD (High: 1.2423 / Low: 1.2244). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BHD (High: 1.2397 / Low: 1.2380).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.2436) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-0.79%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.2436
2018 Avg (January) 1.2535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2456 1.2419 1.2436
February 1.2440 1.2399 1.2419
March 1.2434 1.2396 1.2409
April 1.2403 1.2371 1.2388
May 1.2397 1.2380 1.2390
June 1.2434 1.2366 1.2405
July 1.2412 1.2377 1.2388
August 1.2423 1.2244 1.2391
September 1.2416 1.2364 1.2405
October 1.2437 1.2375 1.2408
November 1.2422 1.2393 1.2411
December 1.2437 1.2398 1.2420