YEARLY HIGH
0.4248 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4139 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4206 KWD

2019 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.4248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.4139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4235 to the December average rate of 0.4187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4248 was down 2.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,124 KWD
2018 Average 2,141 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,069 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.82 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4246
0.4150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.4233, compared to 0.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0041 KWD (High: 0.4191 / Low: 0.4150). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.4245 / Low: 0.4231).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.4236) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-2.72%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.4236
2018 Avg (February) 0.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4247 0.4227 0.4235
February 0.4248 0.4222 0.4236
March 0.4245 0.4231 0.4238
April 0.4244 0.4224 0.4237
May 0.4237 0.4218 0.4225
June 0.4236 0.4216 0.4226
July 0.4217 0.4188 0.4204
August 0.4186 0.4149 0.4174
September 0.4173 0.4139 0.4158
October 0.4191 0.4150 0.4169
November 0.4191 0.4168 0.4177
December 0.4199 0.4175 0.4187