YEARLY HIGH
2.3441 JOD
YEARLY LOW
2.3240 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3333 JOD

2019 KWD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.3441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.3240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3411 to the December average rate of 2.3357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3441 was down 1.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3707, 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 11,720 JOD
2018 Average 11,746 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 11,620 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.45 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3422
2.3284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JOD 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 2.3341, compared to 2.3325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0171 JOD (High: 2.3411 / Low: 2.3240). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 JOD (High: 2.3357 / Low: 2.3321).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.3411) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0188 (-0.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.3411
2018 Avg (January) 2.3598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3441 2.3382 2.3411
February 2.3409 2.3338 2.3368
March 2.3386 2.3313 2.3340
April 2.3320 2.3250 2.3296
May 2.3324 2.3272 2.3301
June 2.3382 2.3294 2.3334
July 2.3341 2.3247 2.3299
August 2.3411 2.3240 2.3303
September 2.3358 2.3268 2.3327
October 2.3388 2.3258 2.3326
November 2.3357 2.3321 2.3340
December 2.3394 2.3316 2.3357