2019 KWD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1931.7131 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1870.6695 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1908.1793 SOS

2019 KWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1931.7131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1870.6695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.0436 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1914.3328 to the December average rate of 1909.9247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1931.7131 was down 1.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 1952.0431, 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 9,658,566 SOS

2018 Average 9,581,736 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 9,353,348 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305,218.01 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1915.5904

1900.5001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SOS 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 1909.7079, compared to 1906.6507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1909.7079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1906.6507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 43.3606 SOS (High: 1914.0301 / Low: 1870.6695). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5950 SOS (High: 1909.4197 / Low: 1894.8247).

August Spread (Volatile) ±43.3606

April Spread (Stable) ±14.5950

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.5209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1914.3328) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1928.2364), the exchange rate shifted by -13.9035 (-0.72%).

2019 Avg (January) 1914.3328

2018 Avg (January) 1928.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1931.7131	1898.1394	1914.3328
February	1918.9646	1902.8084	1909.1007
March	1922.7416	1902.1304	1909.4269
April	1909.4197	1894.8247	1904.5169
May	1921.5533	1898.2620	1909.0098
June	1924.5447	1900.8804	1911.8603
July	1918.8939	1900.9959	1907.2786
August	1914.0301	1870.6695	1901.7576
September	1911.7942	1886.0992	1906.3461
October	1916.5668	1893.0791	1907.3878
November	1913.0973	1897.7518	1907.2097
December	1919.3416	1901.9686	1909.9247