YEARLY HIGH
69943.0018 STD
YEARLY LOW
65630.5032 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
68383.5204 STD

2018 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 69943.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 65630.5032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4312.4986 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67157.3553 to the December average rate of 69246.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 69943.0018 was down 8.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 76564.7447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349,715,009 STD
2017 Average 358,026,239 STD
Yearly Trough Low 328,152,516 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,562,492.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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KWD to STD 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 67375.7555, compared to 69391.2853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2015.5298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67375.7555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69391.2853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2255.8519 STD (High: 69894.6676 / Low: 67638.8157). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 187.5523 STD (High: 69609.4693 / Low: 69421.9169).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą2255.8519
September Spread (Stable) Âą187.5523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 933.9507 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -933.9507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 69467.9700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 71946.5420), the exchange rate shifted by -2478.5720 (-3.45%).

2018 Avg (June) 69467.9700
2017 Avg (June) 71946.5420

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Month High Low Average
January 67841.5167 65909.3121 67157.3553
February 66866.8660 65630.5032 66223.4046
March 66649.3934 65997.0490 66334.1394
April 66771.1371 66185.2594 66437.1746
May 69894.6676 67638.8157 68634.4889
June 69943.0018 68882.9023 69467.9700
July 69613.4529 69037.0503 69334.0870
August 69564.3828 69348.5037 69459.9898
September 69609.4693 69421.9169 69511.6684
October 69814.6488 69267.9511 69537.1265
November 69724.2892 69154.4008 69258.7466
December 69379.1309 69164.6256 69246.0932