YEARLY HIGH
238.1003 BTN
YEARLY LOW
224.5341 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.5699 BTN

2019 KWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 238.1003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 224.5341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5662 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.9609 to the December average rate of 234.4366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 238.1003 was down 2.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 244.8012, 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 1,190,502 BTN
2018 Average 1,131,720 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,122,671 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,831.11 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

236.0860
224.9043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BTN 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 230.3642, compared to 232.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.3642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 9.9498 BTN (High: 236.8245 / Low: 226.8747). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6220 BTN (High: 235.8720 / Low: 233.2501).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.9498
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.5112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 234.4074) against the same month in 2018 (average: 237.9429), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5355 (-1.49%).

2019 Avg (September) 234.4074
2018 Avg (September) 237.9429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.4279 229.2973 232.9609
February 236.5725 232.0667 234.2414
March 233.2718 225.6210 228.7302
April 230.7206 225.2334 228.3665
May 231.7591 227.8672 229.2897
June 230.2250 227.4156 228.5967
July 228.1492 224.5341 225.8361
August 236.8245 226.8747 233.1143
September 238.1003 231.9390 234.4074
October 235.3657 232.4623 233.7047
November 237.2940 232.6956 235.1542
December 235.8720 233.2501 234.4366