YEARLY HIGH
4.5920 SGD
YEARLY LOW
4.4324 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4889 SGD

2019 KWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 4.5920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 4.4324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1596 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4738 to the December average rate of 4.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.5920 was up 0.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.5715, 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 22,960 SGD
2018 Average 22,334 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 22,162 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.91 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.5649
4.4466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SGD 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 4.4725, compared to 4.5053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0734 SGD (High: 4.5920 / Low: 4.5186). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 SGD (High: 4.4962 / Low: 4.4696).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0734
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.5550) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.5173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+0.84%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.5550
2018 Avg (August) 4.5173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5067 4.4403 4.4738
February 4.4883 4.4376 4.4593
March 4.4755 4.4324 4.4574
April 4.4773 4.4431 4.4564
May 4.5373 4.4723 4.5049
June 4.5199 4.4541 4.4833
July 4.5139 4.4550 4.4746
August 4.5920 4.5186 4.5550
September 4.5804 4.5185 4.5411
October 4.5483 4.4788 4.5099
November 4.4962 4.4696 4.4830
December 4.4962 4.4459 4.4683