YEARLY HIGH
0.2298 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1925 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2154 KWD

2018 BND to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2275 to the December average rate of 0.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2298 was up 1.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,149 KWD
2017 Average 1,099 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 963 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.08 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2314
0.1904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.2242, compared to 0.2065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0291 KWD (High: 0.2221 / Low: 0.1930). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 KWD (High: 0.2286 / Low: 0.2255).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2275) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+6.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2275
2017 Avg (January) 0.2137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2298 0.2254 0.2275
February 0.2286 0.2255 0.2271
March 0.2292 0.2258 0.2279
April 0.2292 0.2249 0.2279
May 0.2280 0.2068 0.2234
June 0.2287 0.2000 0.2112
July 0.2252 0.2002 0.2139
August 0.2222 0.2003 0.2013
September 0.2219 0.2002 0.2051
October 0.2205 0.2146 0.2154
November 0.2221 0.1930 0.2098
December 0.2208 0.1925 0.1938