2019 KWD to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 KWD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the KWD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.3033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 3.2820.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2988 to the December average rate of 3.2940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.3033 was down 1.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.3414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
KWD to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2914, compared to 3.2905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0200 USD (High: 3.3020 / Low: 3.2820). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 USD (High: 3.2897 / Low: 3.2841).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.2988) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.3257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-0.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3033 | 3.2951 | 3.2988 |
| February | 3.3000 | 3.2894 | 3.2941 |
| March | 3.2984 | 3.2878 | 3.2917 |
| April | 3.2903 | 3.2824 | 3.2862 |
| May | 3.2897 | 3.2841 | 3.2866 |
| June | 3.2979 | 3.2855 | 3.2911 |
| July | 3.2921 | 3.2832 | 3.2862 |
| August | 3.3020 | 3.2820 | 3.2886 |
| September | 3.3033 | 3.2865 | 3.2911 |
| October | 3.2987 | 3.2834 | 3.2913 |
| November | 3.2967 | 3.2872 | 3.2922 |
| December | 3.2982 | 3.2884 | 3.2940 |