YEARLY HIGH
3950.5250 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3874.8952 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3920.3801 IQD

2019 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3950.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 3874.8952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.6299 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3930.1869 to the December average rate of 3924.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3950.5250 was down 1.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 3992.1067, 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 19,752,625 IQD
2018 Average 19,698,303 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 19,374,476 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378,149.29 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3931.7430
3913.0694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to IQD 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 3921.0995, compared to 3919.6606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3921.0995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3919.6606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 52.2360 IQD (High: 3927.1312 / Low: 3874.8952). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.1823 IQD (High: 3933.8295 / Low: 3917.6472).

August Spread (Volatile) ±52.2360
February Spread (Stable) ±16.1823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.2934 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3930.1869) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3952.1572), the exchange rate shifted by -21.9704 (-0.56%).

2019 Avg (January) 3930.1869
2018 Avg (January) 3952.1572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3950.5250 3915.1681 3930.1869
February 3933.8295 3917.6472 3925.5127
March 3933.1085 3912.5046 3920.2193
April 3935.5914 3906.7373 3915.9922
May 3930.0535 3908.8162 3915.6708
June 3933.9659 3907.8148 3919.0154
July 3938.6972 3901.7968 3914.6255
August 3927.1312 3874.8952 3917.0868
September 3937.5494 3890.4764 3919.3820
October 3930.7270 3904.5066 3919.7666
November 3932.5006 3911.7329 3922.5691
December 3932.9407 3913.3924 3924.5338