YEARLY HIGH
0.1504 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1404 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1451 KWD

2018 FJD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.1404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1488 to the December average rate of 0.1432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1504 was down 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 752 KWD
2017 Average 737 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 702 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.82 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1496
0.1407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 0.1471, compared to 0.1431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0040 KWD (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1408). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KWD (High: 0.1453 / Low: 0.1433).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1485
2017 Avg (February) 0.1483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1503 0.1465 0.1488
February 0.1504 0.1475 0.1485
March 0.1495 0.1462 0.1477
April 0.1487 0.1453 0.1471
May 0.1466 0.1441 0.1451
June 0.1472 0.1438 0.1455
July 0.1453 0.1433 0.1443
August 0.1450 0.1421 0.1436
September 0.1436 0.1413 0.1425
October 0.1428 0.1404 0.1415
November 0.1448 0.1408 0.1435
December 0.1451 0.1415 0.1432