YEARLY HIGH
20.2560 TRY
YEARLY LOW
17.0903 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6947 TRY

2019 KWD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 20.2560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 17.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1656 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6802 to the December average rate of 19.2956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.2560 was down 11.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.9271, 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 101,280 TRY
2018 Average 80,163 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 85,452 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,828.07 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.0938
17.1264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TRY 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 18.5116, compared to 18.8777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 1.4709 TRY (High: 19.5983 / Low: 18.1274). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2467 TRY (High: 19.0151 / Low: 18.7684).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4709
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 19.8465) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.6750), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1715 (+35.24%).

2019 Avg (May) 19.8465
2018 Avg (May) 14.6750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1994 17.0903 17.6802
February 17.6174 17.1595 17.3737
March 18.9942 17.6780 18.0520
April 19.5983 18.1274 18.9786
May 20.2560 19.1876 19.8465
June 19.4534 18.8002 19.1387
July 18.8865 18.2546 18.6355
August 19.2455 18.0339 18.5765
September 19.2180 18.6049 18.7942
October 19.5028 18.7024 19.0670
November 19.0151 18.7684 18.8976
December 19.6202 18.8859 19.2956