2019 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4001 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.2879 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3432 SAR

2019 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 12.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.2879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3713 to the December average rate of 12.3552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.4001 was down 1.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.5821, 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 62,000 SAR

2018 Average 62,087 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,440 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.68 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.3760

12.3195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SAR 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 12.3445, compared to 12.3419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1066 SAR (High: 12.3945 / Low: 12.2879). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 SAR (High: 12.3352 / Low: 12.3161).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1066

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 12.3453) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.4046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0594 (-0.48%).

2019 Avg (June) 12.3453

2018 Avg (June) 12.4046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3945	12.2879	12.3713
February	12.3766	12.3370	12.3543
March	12.3701	12.3321	12.3459
April	12.3392	12.3113	12.3242
May	12.3352	12.3161	12.3258
June	12.4001	12.3222	12.3453
July	12.3455	12.3142	12.3253
August	12.3832	12.3113	12.3353
September	12.3913	12.3279	12.3447
October	12.3765	12.3166	12.3447
November	12.3632	12.3265	12.3461
December	12.3738	12.3312	12.3552