YEARLY HIGH
141775.3869 IRR
YEARLY LOW
138187.3677 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
138728.9669 IRR

2019 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 141775.3869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 138187.3677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3588.0192 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139568.4880 to the December average rate of 138692.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 141775.3869 was down 2.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 144935.0280, 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 708,876,934 IRR
2018 Average 673,464,797 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 690,936,838 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,940,095.88 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

139688.5820
138247.4541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to IRR 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 138900.7602, compared to 138557.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 343.5866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138900.7602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138557.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 3034.3208 IRR (High: 141775.3869 / Low: 138741.0661). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 372.7237 IRR (High: 138612.7206 / Low: 138239.9968).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3034.3208
July Spread (Stable) ±372.7237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 820.5532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -820.5532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 139568.4880) against the same month in 2018 (average: 119869.9711), the exchange rate shifted by +19698.5168 (+16.43%).

2019 Avg (January) 139568.4880
2018 Avg (January) 119869.9711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141775.3869 138741.0661 139568.4880
February 139983.3244 138499.1892 138747.9348
March 140380.7548 138433.6173 138821.8025
April 140336.9275 138204.1502 138713.4716
May 140316.6662 138278.1326 138585.4333
June 140642.7173 138336.7393 138967.4311
July 138612.7206 138239.9968 138367.5480
August 139029.2224 138187.3677 138469.4881
September 139214.1577 138376.7476 138610.7474
October 138893.0123 138246.3514 138580.8246
November 138966.1828 138406.3140 138621.6872
December 138870.1076 138456.8336 138692.7462