YEARLY HIGH
0.0478 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0435 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0457 KWD

2018 CNY to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0468 to the December average rate of 0.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0478 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,196 KWD
2017 Average 1,123 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,088 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.27 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0480
0.0434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0456). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0475).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+6.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0474
2017 Avg (February) 0.0444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0476 0.0462 0.0468
February 0.0478 0.0472 0.0474
March 0.0478 0.0471 0.0474
April 0.0478 0.0475 0.0476
May 0.0477 0.0471 0.0474
June 0.0473 0.0456 0.0468
July 0.0457 0.0444 0.0451
August 0.0446 0.0437 0.0443
September 0.0444 0.0440 0.0442
October 0.0442 0.0436 0.0438
November 0.0441 0.0435 0.0438
December 0.0445 0.0437 0.0441