YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 KWD

2018 BTN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0048 was down 7.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 KWD
2017 Average 23 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 20 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.39 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0048
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0046).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0047
2017 Avg (January) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
February 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
March 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
August 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
November 0.0044 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043