YEARLY HIGH
0.0380 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0364 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0371 KWD

2019 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0380 was down 2.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 190 KWD
2018 Average 192 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 182 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.08 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0375
0.0366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KWD 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 KWD (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0371 / Low: 0.0368).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0374) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-3.40%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0374
2018 Avg (January) 0.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0367 0.0374
February 0.0379 0.0370 0.0374
March 0.0378 0.0371 0.0374
April 0.0380 0.0370 0.0373
May 0.0376 0.0370 0.0372
June 0.0371 0.0368 0.0369
July 0.0373 0.0367 0.0369
August 0.0375 0.0369 0.0372
September 0.0373 0.0366 0.0369
October 0.0370 0.0365 0.0367
November 0.0373 0.0364 0.0367
December 0.0369 0.0365 0.0366