2018 BAM to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1912 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1752 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1826 KWD

2018 BAM to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1874 to the December average rate of 0.1769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1912 was up 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 956 KWD

2017 Average 876 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 876 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.19 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1906

0.1757

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.1862, compared to 0.1789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0072 KWD (High: 0.1823 / Low: 0.1752). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.1781 / Low: 0.1756).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+13.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1893

2017 Avg (February) 0.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1909	0.1840	0.1874
February	0.1912	0.1871	0.1893
March	0.1902	0.1867	0.1890
April	0.1898	0.1861	0.1886
May	0.1857	0.1786	0.1826
June	0.1827	0.1785	0.1805
July	0.1857	0.1796	0.1813
August	0.1820	0.1755	0.1790
September	0.1847	0.1790	0.1810
October	0.1822	0.1759	0.1783
November	0.1823	0.1752	0.1771
December	0.1781	0.1756	0.1769