2019 KWD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.8626 BOB

YEARLY LOW

22.4561 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.7438 BOB

2019 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 22.8626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 22.4561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4065 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7897 to the December average rate of 22.7683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.8626 was down 1.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.1861, 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 114,313 BOB

2018 Average 114,379 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 112,280 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,032.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.7979

22.6988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BOB 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 22.7459, compared to 22.7417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3091 BOB (High: 22.7652 / Low: 22.4561). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0607 BOB (High: 22.7346 / Low: 22.6740).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3091

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0607

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 22.7897) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.9866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1969 (-0.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 22.7897

2018 Avg (January) 22.9866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8626	22.6800	22.7897
February	22.8259	22.7419	22.7688
March	22.8236	22.6775	22.7378
April	22.8333	22.6322	22.7281
May	22.7346	22.6740	22.7071
June	22.8005	22.6214	22.7440
July	22.8402	22.6865	22.7148
August	22.7652	22.4561	22.7106
September	22.8191	22.6328	22.7428
October	22.8094	22.6271	22.7541
November	22.7965	22.6859	22.7599
December	22.7946	22.6942	22.7683