YEARLY HIGH
2.7365 GBP
YEARLY LOW
2.4435 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5781 GBP

2019 KWD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 2.7365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 2.4435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2929 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5568 to the December average rate of 2.5124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7365 was up 3.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6328, 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 13,682 GBP
2018 Average 12,414 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 12,218 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,464.60 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7266
2.4789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GBP 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 2.5441, compared to 2.6121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1542 GBP (High: 2.6937 / Low: 2.5395). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 GBP (High: 2.5761 / Low: 2.5428).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1542
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.7059) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1415 (+5.52%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.7059
2018 Avg (August) 2.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6327 2.4968 2.5568
February 2.5720 2.4729 2.5326
March 2.5328 2.4738 2.4995
April 2.5476 2.4935 2.5236
May 2.6055 2.4956 2.5567
June 2.6242 2.5829 2.5957
July 2.7024 2.6033 2.6352
August 2.7365 2.6780 2.7059
September 2.7281 2.6271 2.6636
October 2.6937 2.5395 2.6001
November 2.5761 2.5428 2.5555
December 2.5486 2.4435 2.5124