YEARLY HIGH
4007.4359 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3661.6569 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3833.7496 KRW

2019 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 4007.4359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 3661.6569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 345.7790 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3697.2284 to the December average rate of 3860.8782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4007.4359 was up 6.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 3766.8841, 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 20,037,180 KRW
2018 Average 18,215,973 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 18,308,285 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,728,895.03 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4008.1026
3668.9671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 3770.7373, compared to 3896.7619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 126.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3770.7373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3896.7619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 121.8199 KRW (High: 3955.9580 / Low: 3834.1381). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.1509 KRW (High: 3751.7698 / Low: 3708.6188).

October Spread (Volatile) ±121.8199
March Spread (Stable) ±43.1509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 47.8776 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.8776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3979.8413) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3700.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +279.7747 (+7.56%).

2019 Avg (August) 3979.8413
2018 Avg (August) 3700.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3738.2080 3661.6569 3697.2284
February 3717.2726 3672.6111 3698.8158
March 3751.7698 3708.6188 3728.6422
April 3824.7714 3723.0884 3754.2850
May 3926.6793 3827.7539 3885.9700
June 3910.2699 3796.8443 3859.4823
July 3899.1507 3820.9212 3868.8760
August 4007.4359 3925.8225 3979.8413
September 3995.0820 3881.8937 3931.9637
October 3955.9580 3834.1381 3892.2272
November 3887.3068 3802.3636 3846.7850
December 3920.3526 3808.5469 3860.8782