YEARLY HIGH
368.6592 JPY
YEARLY LOW
346.2085 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.7707 JPY

2019 KWD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 368.6592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 346.2085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4507 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 359.3946 to the December average rate of 359.5679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 368.6592 was down 2.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 376.9298, 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 1,843,296 JPY
2018 Average 1,827,654 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,731,043 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,253.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

368.9119
347.1407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JPY 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 362.1598, compared to 355.3815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 362.1598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 355.3815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 10.8702 JPY (High: 366.6096 / Low: 355.7395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4614 JPY (High: 360.9529 / Low: 357.4915).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.8702
December Spread (Stable) ±3.4614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.7427 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 365.7938) against the same month in 2018 (average: 353.5242), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2696 (+3.47%).

2019 Avg (March) 365.7938
2018 Avg (March) 353.5242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 361.9959 354.0130 359.3946
February 367.2084 361.0632 363.5246
March 368.6592 362.0138 365.7938
April 368.6354 364.7738 367.0976
May 366.6096 355.7395 361.4478
June 357.4041 353.1548 355.7004
July 357.9909 352.6651 355.6977
August 352.8613 346.2085 348.9550
September 356.7201 348.4421 353.8021
October 358.4345 350.9998 355.8476
November 360.3268 356.7213 358.4188
December 360.9529 357.4915 359.5679