YEARLY HIGH
0.1722 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1631 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1680 KWD

2018 ANG to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.1722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1685 to the December average rate of 0.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1722 was down 0.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 861 KWD
2017 Average 852 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 815 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.74 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1720
0.1635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 0.1681, compared to 0.1679 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) 0.1681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0069 KWD (High: 0.1708 / Low: 0.1638). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.1682 / Low: 0.1676).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1713
2017 Avg (November) 0.1694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1698 0.1676 0.1685
February 0.1682 0.1676 0.1679
March 0.1685 0.1677 0.1680
April 0.1688 0.1677 0.1681
May 0.1690 0.1679 0.1683
June 0.1684 0.1666 0.1675
July 0.1669 0.1634 0.1646
August 0.1649 0.1631 0.1642
September 0.1708 0.1638 0.1650
October 0.1719 0.1705 0.1710
November 0.1722 0.1709 0.1713
December 0.1715 0.1701 0.1712