YEARLY HIGH
0.0164 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0115 KWD

2018 ARS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0158 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0164 was down 18.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82 KWD
2017 Average 92 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 37 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.19 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0166
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 KWD (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-17.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0158
2017 Avg (January) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0153 0.0158
February 0.0155 0.0148 0.0151
March 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
April 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
May 0.0145 0.0121 0.0129
June 0.0121 0.0105 0.0114
July 0.0111 0.0105 0.0110
August 0.0111 0.0078 0.0102
September 0.0082 0.0073 0.0079
October 0.0085 0.0077 0.0082
November 0.0086 0.0078 0.0084
December 0.0083 0.0079 0.0080