2019 KWD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5561.2960 CDF

YEARLY LOW

5361.7268 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5439.1240 CDF

2019 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5561.2960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 5361.7268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 199.5692 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5392.8055 to the December average rate of 5528.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5561.2960 was up 1.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 5481.8777, 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 27,806,480 CDF

2018 Average 26,806,324 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 26,808,634 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 997,846.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5542.3146

5371.1986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CDF 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 5401.7221, compared to 5476.5259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.8038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5401.7221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5476.5259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 102.6428 CDF (High: 5473.9609 / Low: 5371.3181). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.8105 CDF (High: 5486.4974 / Low: 5462.6870).

August Spread (Volatile) ±102.6428

September Spread (Stable) ±23.8105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.5112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5528.0550) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5347.6124), the exchange rate shifted by +180.4426 (+3.37%).

2019 Avg (December) 5528.0550

2018 Avg (December) 5347.6124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5437.4629	5361.7268	5392.8055
February	5435.8278	5367.6335	5395.8486
March	5417.8527	5362.0008	5387.3375
April	5396.1669	5367.4174	5385.4583
May	5435.8897	5373.9585	5404.4509
June	5474.3684	5407.1679	5444.4317
July	5478.6914	5432.0184	5455.1537
August	5473.9609	5371.3181	5449.7441
September	5486.4974	5462.6870	5476.9393
October	5486.9346	5440.1086	5472.2675
November	5484.8639	5455.3045	5476.9959
December	5561.2960	5475.4475	5528.0550