2019 KWD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

417.8973 ISK

YEARLY LOW

383.5489 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

403.3281 ISK

2019 KWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 417.8973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 383.5489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3484 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 394.7964 to the December average rate of 401.9591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 417.8973 was up 1.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 411.8342, 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 2,089,486 ISK

2018 Average 1,791,409 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 1,917,744 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,742.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

412.6014

392.9725

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ISK 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 398.9881, compared to 407.6681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.9881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.6681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 20.0611 ISK (High: 403.6100 / Low: 383.5489). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1109 ISK (High: 412.5132 / Low: 406.4023).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.0611

October Spread (Stable) ±6.1109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.7168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 410.9657) against the same month in 2018 (average: 364.6919), the exchange rate shifted by +46.2738 (+12.69%).

2019 Avg (September) 410.9657

2018 Avg (September) 364.6919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	401.1480	383.9326	394.7964
February	399.6027	390.8436	394.7315
March	403.6100	383.5489	394.6082
April	403.7814	390.1089	395.9003
May	408.6987	398.3847	403.6136
June	415.3182	405.8759	410.2788
July	416.2448	396.4196	409.5820
August	415.1244	398.5779	406.9213
September	417.8973	404.5875	410.9657
October	412.5132	406.4023	409.9046
November	411.8348	398.9310	406.6759
December	406.6900	398.5185	401.9591