YEARLY HIGH
46.3475 SCR
YEARLY LOW
40.8184 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0117 SCR

2019 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 46.3475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 40.8184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5291 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0286 to the December average rate of 45.1267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 46.3475 was down 2.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 47.3945, 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 231,738 SCR
2018 Average 225,427 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 204,092 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,645.68 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

45.1745
44.6378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR 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 45.0192, compared to 45.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 5.0159 SCR (High: 45.8343 / Low: 40.8184). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1588 SCR (High: 45.1176 / Low: 44.9588).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.0159
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2545 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 45.0730) against the same month in 2018 (average: 44.9147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1583 (+0.35%).

2019 Avg (November) 45.0730
2018 Avg (November) 44.9147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1176 44.9588 45.0286
February 45.4480 44.9445 45.0562
March 45.4650 44.9296 45.0764
April 45.6634 44.8310 45.0183
May 45.0610 44.7667 44.9448
June 45.1871 44.8244 44.9907
July 45.9103 44.8396 44.9370
August 45.8343 40.8184 44.6825
September 45.2922 44.7722 45.0762
October 45.2582 44.9724 45.1297
November 46.3475 42.6449 45.0730
December 45.1866 45.0008 45.1267