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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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
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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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 67375.7555, compared to 69391.2853 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulâDec) by a margin of 2015.5298 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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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 |