YEARLY HIGH
8.9274 XCD
YEARLY LOW
8.8697 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8941 XCD

2019 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 8.9274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 8.8697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0577 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9152 to the December average rate of 8.9021, 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 8.9274 was down 1.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.0302, 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 44,637 XCD
2018 Average 44,736 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 44,348 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.75 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9186
8.8776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XCD 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 8.8952, compared to 8.8929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0540 XCD (High: 8.9237 / Low: 8.8697). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 XCD (High: 8.8907 / Low: 8.8755).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.9152) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.9878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0726 (-0.81%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.9152
2018 Avg (January) 8.9878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9274 8.9052 8.9152
February 8.9185 8.8897 8.9026
March 8.9143 8.8855 8.8962
April 8.8922 8.8708 8.8810
May 8.8907 8.8755 8.8822
June 8.9127 8.8794 8.8943
July 8.8970 8.8731 8.8813
August 8.9237 8.8697 8.8876
September 8.9273 8.8818 8.8943
October 8.9150 8.8735 8.8948
November 8.9095 8.8837 8.8972
December 8.9135 8.8870 8.9021