YEARLY HIGH
26.7557 MOP
YEARLY LOW
26.2313 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5558 MOP

2019 KWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 26.7557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 26.2313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5244 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6426 to the December average rate of 26.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 26.7557 was down 0.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 27.0017, 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 133,779 MOP
2018 Average 133,622 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 131,157 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,621.90 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.6622
26.4267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MOP 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 26.5887, compared to 26.5229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3899 MOP (High: 26.6212 / Low: 26.2313). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0645 MOP (High: 26.5922 / Low: 26.5277).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3899
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0645

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0858 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 26.6426) against the same month in 2018 (average: 26.7797), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1371 (-0.51%).

2019 Avg (January) 26.6426
2018 Avg (January) 26.7797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.7557 26.5483 26.6426
February 26.6910 26.5831 26.6299
March 26.6547 26.5350 26.6068
April 26.6254 26.5044 26.5566
May 26.5922 26.5277 26.5643
June 26.6037 26.4321 26.5321
July 26.5894 26.3973 26.4463
August 26.6212 26.2313 26.5404
September 26.7094 26.4291 26.5597
October 26.6459 26.4286 26.5788
November 26.6120 26.4916 26.5410
December 26.5626 26.3959 26.4713