YEARLY HIGH
5104.5391 MMK
YEARLY LOW
4867.0565 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5007.4100 MMK

2019 KWD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 5104.5391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4867.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 237.4827 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5056.4898 to the December average rate of 4939.7287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5104.5391 was down 5.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 5377.9097, 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 25,522,696 MMK
2018 Average 23,874,257 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 24,335,282 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,187,413.27 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5068.1660
4928.0526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MMK 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 5023.4472, compared to 4991.3728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5023.4472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4991.3728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 117.1938 MMK (High: 4984.2503 / Low: 4867.0565). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.1684 MMK (High: 5038.6688 / Low: 4991.5004).

December Spread (Volatile) ±117.1938
June Spread (Stable) ±47.1684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 48.8694 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.8694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 5037.8780) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4446.7559), the exchange rate shifted by +591.1220 (+13.29%).

2019 Avg (February) 5037.8780
2018 Avg (February) 4446.7559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5093.8537 4984.8302 5056.4898
February 5104.5391 4991.0848 5037.8780
March 5077.7677 4977.1574 5014.1393
April 5045.2665 4941.6243 4984.5150
May 5066.7408 4989.3855 5032.5526
June 5038.6688 4991.5004 5015.1083
July 5005.6154 4947.3659 4968.1796
August 5013.7087 4932.7819 4983.2699
September 5055.4485 4991.1483 5031.7216
October 5059.4439 5000.5182 5037.1031
November 5017.5650 4945.5944 4988.2337
December 4984.2503 4867.0565 4939.7287