YEARLY HIGH
104.2126 TWD
YEARLY LOW
98.6586 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.6422 TWD

2019 KWD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 104.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 98.6586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5540 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.6011 to the December average rate of 99.6205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 104.2126 was up 1.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 102.4153, 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 521,063 TWD
2018 Average 498,771 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 493,293 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,770.00 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

103.5210
99.2659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TWD 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 101.9108, compared to 101.3736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.9108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.3736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.4426 TWD (High: 103.9348 / Low: 101.4922). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5322 TWD (High: 101.6575 / Low: 101.1252).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4426
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5322

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3651 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 103.1664) against the same month in 2018 (average: 101.2566), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9098 (+1.89%).

2019 Avg (August) 103.1664
2018 Avg (August) 101.2566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.8851 100.7433 101.6011
February 101.9112 101.2649 101.4751
March 101.8649 101.2632 101.5989
April 101.6575 101.1252 101.3832
May 103.9348 101.4922 102.6254
June 103.7268 101.5512 102.7812
July 102.5456 101.4777 102.0860
August 104.2126 102.2960 103.1664
September 103.2730 101.5190 102.2395
October 102.0373 99.9470 100.8744
November 100.6601 99.5821 100.2547
December 100.3559 98.6586 99.6205