2018 BBD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1522 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1496 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1510 KWD

2018 BBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.1496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1503 to the December average rate of 0.1520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1522 was down 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 761 KWD

2017 Average 758 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 748 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.81 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1522

0.1497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.1504, compared to 0.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1504

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.1522 / Low: 0.1510). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.1514 / Low: 0.1510).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1520) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.57%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1520

2017 Avg (November) 0.1511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1508	0.1497	0.1503
February	0.1501	0.1496	0.1499
March	0.1501	0.1497	0.1499
April	0.1505	0.1498	0.1500
May	0.1512	0.1506	0.1509
June	0.1514	0.1510	0.1512
July	0.1516	0.1511	0.1514
August	0.1518	0.1513	0.1515
September	0.1516	0.1512	0.1514
October	0.1520	0.1514	0.1517
November	0.1522	0.1510	0.1520
December	0.1522	0.1517	0.1520