YEARLY HIGH
47.7362 GHS
YEARLY LOW
15.9073 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7292 GHS

2019 KWD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 47.7362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 15.9073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8289 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1658 to the December average rate of 18.7691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 47.7362 was up 188.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 16.5214, 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 238,681 GHS
2018 Average 77,524 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 79,536 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,144.67 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.0294
15.9054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GHS 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 17.3654, compared to 18.0930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 30.8644 GHS (High: 47.7362 / Low: 16.8719). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2814 GHS (High: 17.8409 / Low: 17.5595).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.8644
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 18.0711) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.1463), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9248 (+19.31%).

2019 Avg (May) 18.0711
2018 Avg (May) 15.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5240 15.9073 16.1658
February 18.1152 16.3893 17.3318
March 18.5824 16.7862 17.8489
April 17.8063 16.7374 17.0196
May 47.7362 16.8719 18.0711
June 18.0353 17.6198 17.7556
July 17.8409 17.5595 17.7120
August 18.0225 17.6804 17.8365
September 18.1350 17.7914 18.0445
October 18.1282 17.6370 17.9451
November 18.4372 18.1063 18.2509
December 18.9557 18.4480 18.7691