YEARLY HIGH
27.4506 SBD
YEARLY LOW
26.2843 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9855 SBD

2019 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 27.4506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 26.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1663 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7482 to the December average rate of 27.2867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.4506 was up 1.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 27.1487, 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 137,253 SBD
2018 Average 130,428 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 131,422 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,831.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.3428
26.6690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SBD 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 26.8323, compared to 27.1388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.9648 SBD (High: 27.2492 / Low: 26.2843). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2289 SBD (High: 27.1634 / Low: 26.9345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9648
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1935 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 27.2338) against the same month in 2018 (average: 26.3145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9192 (+3.49%).

2019 Avg (November) 27.2338
2018 Avg (November) 26.3145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2492 26.2843 26.7482
February 27.0424 26.3549 26.7251
March 26.9283 26.4375 26.7553
April 26.9980 26.3030 26.7924
May 27.0455 26.6236 26.9034
June 27.1634 26.9345 27.0692
July 27.2808 26.8141 27.0825
August 27.1187 26.6765 26.8890
September 27.3421 26.8018 27.1192
October 27.3610 26.9942 27.2216
November 27.4506 26.8140 27.2338
December 27.3878 27.0734 27.2867