YEARLY HIGH
59.2212 EGP
YEARLY LOW
52.7717 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.3503 EGP

2019 KWD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 59.2212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 52.7717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4495 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.9707 to the December average rate of 52.9820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 59.2212 was down 0.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.3664, 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 296,106 EGP
2018 Average 294,767 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 263,859 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,247.36 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

59.5696
52.3832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to EGP 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 56.9534, compared to 53.7471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.9534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.7471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.6785 EGP (High: 56.5647 / Low: 54.8862). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2196 EGP (High: 53.2140 / Low: 52.9944).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6785
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0874 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 58.9707) against the same month in 2018 (average: 58.8703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1004 (+0.17%).

2019 Avg (January) 58.9707
2018 Avg (January) 58.8703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.2212 58.1284 58.9707
February 58.3240 57.6660 57.8833
March 57.7180 56.7958 57.1934
April 57.0440 56.2866 56.6933
May 56.5647 54.8862 55.9363
June 55.2458 54.8652 55.0437
July 55.0071 54.3472 54.5759
August 54.7284 54.1758 54.4658
September 54.5339 53.6014 53.9287
October 53.6688 53.0836 53.4392
November 53.2140 52.9944 53.0912
December 53.2250 52.7717 52.9820