YEARLY HIGH
105.4128 ETB
YEARLY LOW
92.7118 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.1203 ETB

2019 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 105.4128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 92.7118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7010 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.5533 to the December average rate of 103.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 105.4128 was up 12.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 93.7008, 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 527,064 ETB
2018 Average 458,011 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 463,559 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,504.92 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

104.7267
92.5376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ETB 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 94.3615, compared to 97.8791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.3615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.8791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 5.2360 ETB (High: 105.4128 / Low: 100.1768). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9692 ETB (High: 94.3449 / Low: 93.3756).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.2360
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1033 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 103.7109) against the same month in 2018 (average: 92.7545), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9564 (+11.81%).

2019 Avg (December) 103.7109
2018 Avg (December) 92.7545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.1617 92.7118 93.5533
February 94.1806 93.1511 93.7963
March 94.3449 93.3756 93.9547
April 95.0452 93.8657 94.6270
May 95.6086 94.1321 94.9414
June 95.9086 94.4816 95.2964
July 96.0052 93.8656 95.1931
August 97.2663 95.0192 95.9178
September 97.1219 95.7887 96.6959
October 98.0923 95.8566 97.2624
November 100.5874 96.8937 98.4943
December 105.4128 100.1768 103.7109