YEARLY HIGH
0.2256 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2178 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2228 KWD

2019 SGD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.2178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2235 to the December average rate of 0.2238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2256 was down 1.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,128 KWD
2018 Average 1,120 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,089 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.20 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2249
0.2191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 0.2236, compared to 0.2220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0035 KWD (High: 0.2213 / Low: 0.2178). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KWD (High: 0.2237 / Low: 0.2224).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.2243) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-1.59%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.2243
2018 Avg (March) 0.2280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2252 0.2219 0.2235
February 0.2253 0.2228 0.2243
March 0.2256 0.2234 0.2243
April 0.2251 0.2233 0.2244
May 0.2236 0.2204 0.2220
June 0.2245 0.2212 0.2231
July 0.2245 0.2215 0.2235
August 0.2213 0.2178 0.2195
September 0.2213 0.2183 0.2202
October 0.2233 0.2199 0.2217
November 0.2237 0.2224 0.2231
December 0.2249 0.2224 0.2238