YEARLY HIGH
36.5222 BWP
YEARLY LOW
33.9995 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3940 BWP

2019 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 36.5222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 33.9995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5228 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7670 to the December average rate of 35.3887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.5222 was up 0.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 36.4425, 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 182,611 BWP
2018 Average 168,792 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 169,997 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,613.82 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

36.3195
34.3957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BWP 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 35.0752, compared to 35.7129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.3134 BWP (High: 35.6493 / Low: 34.3359). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4683 BWP (High: 35.1807 / Low: 34.7124).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3134
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 36.1592) against the same month in 2018 (average: 34.8892), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2699 (+3.64%).

2019 Avg (August) 36.1592
2018 Avg (August) 34.8892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.6493 34.3359 34.7670
February 34.8672 33.9995 34.5560
March 35.6584 34.6606 35.2282
April 35.4505 34.7290 34.9959
May 35.8383 35.0396 35.3380
June 36.0689 35.0925 35.5659
July 35.1807 34.7124 34.8949
August 36.5222 35.2943 36.1592
September 36.4871 35.6814 35.9816
October 36.4313 35.4682 35.9990
November 36.1884 35.6831 35.8540
December 35.8124 34.8943 35.3887