YEARLY HIGH
0.1917 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1747 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1824 KWD

2018 BGN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.1747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1876 to the December average rate of 0.1768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1917 was up 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 958 KWD
2017 Average 876 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 873 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.00 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1906
0.1753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.1786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 KWD (High: 0.1906 / Low: 0.1842). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KWD (High: 0.1819 / Low: 0.1798).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

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: 0.1661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+13.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1893
2017 Avg (February) 0.1661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1906 0.1842 0.1876
February 0.1917 0.1868 0.1893
March 0.1907 0.1878 0.1890
April 0.1900 0.1859 0.1883
May 0.1847 0.1787 0.1825
June 0.1824 0.1790 0.1805
July 0.1819 0.1798 0.1810
August 0.1812 0.1760 0.1788
September 0.1820 0.1790 0.1804
October 0.1796 0.1758 0.1782
November 0.1780 0.1747 0.1766
December 0.1781 0.1759 0.1768