YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0042 KWD

2018 AFN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0047 was up 2.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 KWD
2017 Average 22 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 20 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.82 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0044
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-8.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0040
2017 Avg (November) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
March 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
April 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
May 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
June 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
November 0.0047 0.0040 0.0040
December 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040