YEARLY HIGH
5069.1900 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4910.6985 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4970.3327 LBP

2019 KWD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 5069.1900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 4910.6985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.4915 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4977.6865 to the December average rate of 4982.5726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5069.1900 was down 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 5082.1218, 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 25,345,950 LBP
2018 Average 25,041,557 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 24,553,493 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792,457.25 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4984.7415
4958.7151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LBP 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 4968.5516, compared to 4972.1139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4968.5516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4972.1139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 117.3773 LBP (High: 5069.1900 / Low: 4951.8127). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.7383 LBP (High: 4973.8120 / Low: 4949.0738).

May Spread (Volatile) ±117.3773
April Spread (Stable) ±24.7383

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.7085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 4965.0691) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5014.2812), the exchange rate shifted by -49.2121 (-0.98%).

2019 Avg (May) 4965.0691
2018 Avg (May) 5014.2812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4993.4203 4956.9143 4977.6865
February 4986.4203 4960.3795 4971.4307
March 4977.5280 4951.3571 4967.5925
April 4973.8120 4949.0738 4960.8840
May 5069.1900 4951.8127 4965.0691
June 4978.2868 4951.1887 4968.6467
July 4990.3463 4949.9099 4964.9979
August 5000.6343 4910.6985 4964.3074
September 4989.5788 4934.4338 4967.9019
October 4997.1143 4947.5200 4974.4172
November 4986.1466 4961.1201 4978.4863
December 5011.2686 4965.4057 4982.5726