YEARLY HIGH
8.8061 WST
YEARLY LOW
8.5440 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6521 WST

2019 KWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 8.8061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 8.5440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2621 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6125 to the December average rate of 8.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.8061 was up 1.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.6706, 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 44,031 WST
2018 Average 42,515 WST
Yearly Trough Low 42,720 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,310.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.7395
8.5631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to WST 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 8.6041, compared to 8.7002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1641 WST (High: 8.8002 / Low: 8.6361). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 WST (High: 8.6199 / Low: 8.5585).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1641
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 8.7229) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.5477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1753 (+2.05%).

2019 Avg (September) 8.7229
2018 Avg (September) 8.5477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6654 8.5835 8.6125
February 8.6286 8.5522 8.5918
March 8.6199 8.5585 8.5873
April 8.6290 8.5440 8.5778
May 8.6633 8.5897 8.6231
June 8.6912 8.5890 8.6318
July 8.6756 8.5700 8.6295
August 8.8002 8.6361 8.7038
September 8.8061 8.6704 8.7229
October 8.8011 8.6732 8.7248
November 8.7894 8.6708 8.7232
December 8.7712 8.6672 8.6972