YEARLY HIGH
71221.4225 STD
YEARLY LOW
69095.8373 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
70130.4204 STD

2019 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 71221.4225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 69095.8373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2125.5851 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69441.6334 to the December average rate of 71020.3311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 71221.4225 was up 1.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 69943.0018, 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 356,107,112 STD
2018 Average 341,990,737 STD
Yearly Trough Low 345,479,187 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,627,925.64 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

71204.8187
68990.9675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to STD 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 69314.0176, compared to 70946.8232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1632.8056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69314.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70946.8232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1898.4977 STD (High: 71060.6236 / Low: 69162.1259). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 118.0354 STD (High: 69250.8606 / Low: 69132.8252).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1898.4977
May Spread (Stable) ±118.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 117.7848 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -117.7848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 70958.2434) against the same month in 2018 (average: 69511.6684), the exchange rate shifted by +1446.5750 (+2.08%).

2019 Avg (September) 70958.2434
2018 Avg (September) 69511.6684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69537.2670 69364.2710 69441.6334
February 69467.5067 69243.3435 69343.6397
March 69433.8241 69210.5605 69293.2399
April 69262.4812 69095.8373 69175.4551
May 69250.8606 69132.8252 69185.0069
June 71060.6236 69162.1259 69445.1307
July 70979.6879 70788.8265 70854.1419
August 71192.9668 70761.8766 70904.3702
September 71221.4225 70858.8528 70958.2434
October 71123.2174 70792.0805 70962.3346
November 71079.8399 70873.9929 70981.5180
December 71111.4886 70899.8625 71020.3311