YEARLY HIGH
1981.9368 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1874.7769 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1927.8326 XOF

2019 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1981.9368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1874.7769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.1598 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1894.9973 to the December average rate of 1944.5269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1981.9368 was up 3.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 1920.1868, 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 9,909,684 XOF
2018 Average 9,200,662 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 9,373,885 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535,799.14 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1965.4595
1888.5917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XOF 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 1910.9176, compared to 1944.7477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.8300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1910.9176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1944.7477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 51.1205 XOF (High: 1962.8057 / Low: 1911.6852). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.5452 XOF (High: 1935.8304 / Low: 1919.2852).

August Spread (Volatile) ±51.1205
May Spread (Stable) ±16.5452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.0392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1959.0538) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1859.1699), the exchange rate shifted by +99.8839 (+5.37%).

2019 Avg (September) 1959.0538
2018 Avg (September) 1859.1699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1910.8888 1874.7769 1894.9973
February 1918.6449 1889.0705 1903.6784
March 1927.1556 1890.4624 1910.9662
April 1934.9720 1907.0285 1918.8823
May 1935.8304 1919.2852 1926.5103
June 1930.7205 1894.1550 1910.4711
July 1945.6507 1910.4982 1922.2014
August 1962.8057 1911.6852 1936.7761
September 1981.9368 1939.3601 1959.0538
October 1969.5034 1935.3942 1951.9755
November 1961.5678 1936.2977 1953.9521
December 1957.6512 1928.2395 1944.5269