YEARLY HIGH
157.6547 SDG
YEARLY LOW
146.4968 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.1275 SDG

2019 KWD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 157.6547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 146.4968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1579 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.9251 to the December average rate of 148.6432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 157.6547 was up 0.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 157.3796, 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 788,274 SDG
2018 Average 385,430 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 732,484 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,789.74 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

157.7903
147.4076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SDG 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 153.8086, compared to 148.4465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.8086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 9.3860 SDG (High: 157.5246 / Low: 148.1387). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5273 SDG (High: 148.5530 / Low: 148.0257).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.3860
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.2097 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 156.9251) against the same month in 2018 (average: 23.3204), the exchange rate shifted by +133.6046 (+572.91%).

2019 Avg (January) 156.9251
2018 Avg (January) 23.3204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.6547 156.4246 156.9251
February 157.1891 156.6210 156.8902
March 157.2229 156.2330 156.7809
April 157.5246 148.1387 155.4825
May 148.5530 148.0257 148.2728
June 148.8560 147.8012 148.4999
July 149.0079 148.0956 148.2948
August 148.6585 146.4968 148.2966
September 148.8825 147.9168 148.4660
October 148.8552 147.6167 148.4822
November 148.7142 147.9785 148.4963
December 148.9131 148.1200 148.6432