YEARLY HIGH
0.2445 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2224 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2331 KWD

2018 CAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2419 to the December average rate of 0.2260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2445 was down 1.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,222 KWD
2017 Average 1,170 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,112 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.50 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2435
0.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2354, compared to 0.2308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0110 KWD (High: 0.2445 / Low: 0.2335). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KWD (High: 0.2435 / Low: 0.2400).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+2.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2384
2017 Avg (February) 0.2329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2435 0.2400 0.2419
February 0.2445 0.2335 0.2384
March 0.2343 0.2287 0.2319
April 0.2387 0.2321 0.2355
May 0.2363 0.2321 0.2345
June 0.2339 0.2269 0.2305
July 0.2327 0.2286 0.2306
August 0.2345 0.2305 0.2323
September 0.2362 0.2299 0.2325
October 0.2368 0.2309 0.2330
November 0.2322 0.2284 0.2303
December 0.2305 0.2224 0.2260