2019 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.0281 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.9139 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.9823 QAR

2019 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 12.0281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 11.9139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1141 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0113 to the December average rate of 11.9926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.0281 was down 1.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.1692, 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 60,140 QAR

2018 Average 60,275 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,570 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.74 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.0160

11.9601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 11.9842, compared to 11.9803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0967 QAR (High: 12.0107 / Low: 11.9139). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 QAR (High: 11.9764 / Low: 11.9583).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0967

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 12.0113) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.1058), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0944 (-0.78%).

2019 Avg (January) 12.0113

2018 Avg (January) 12.1058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0281	11.9978	12.0113
February	12.0202	11.9769	11.9944
March	12.0054	11.9699	11.9854
April	11.9793	11.9512	11.9648
May	11.9764	11.9583	11.9668
June	12.0075	11.9626	11.9827
July	11.9875	11.9542	11.9656
August	11.9974	11.9497	11.9728
September	12.0150	11.9660	11.9830
October	12.0107	11.9139	11.9814
November	12.0033	11.9686	11.9865
December	12.0087	11.9682	11.9926