2019 KWD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2973.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2953.7734.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2317 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2968.9164 to the December average rate of 2964.5620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2973.0051 was down 1.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 3007.2374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
KWD to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2962.2746, compared to 2961.4936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7810 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 17.9948 KPW (High: 2971.7682 / Low: 2953.7734). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0465 KPW (High: 2960.7601 / Low: 2955.7136).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.0358 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2968.9164) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2993.0991), the exchange rate shifted by -24.1827 (-0.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2973.0051 | 2965.6088 | 2968.9164 |
| February | 2970.0226 | 2960.4387 | 2964.7267 |
| March | 2968.5825 | 2959.0371 | 2962.5719 |
| April | 2961.2569 | 2954.1322 | 2957.5362 |
| May | 2960.7601 | 2955.7136 | 2957.9445 |
| June | 2968.0832 | 2956.9663 | 2961.9518 |
| July | 2962.8654 | 2954.8984 | 2957.6248 |
| August | 2971.7682 | 2953.7734 | 2959.7215 |
| September | 2972.9560 | 2957.8215 | 2961.9703 |
| October | 2968.8567 | 2955.0342 | 2962.1411 |
| November | 2967.0460 | 2958.4535 | 2962.9418 |
| December | 2968.3671 | 2959.5333 | 2964.5620 |