2018 FKP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4300 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.3798 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4033 KWD

2018 FKP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.4300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4155 to the December average rate of 0.3851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4300 was up 5.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,150 KWD

2017 Average 1,955 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,899 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.00 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4256

0.3814

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.4139, compared to 0.3927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 KWD (High: 0.4266 / Low: 0.4071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 KWD (High: 0.4019 / Low: 0.3947).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+9.60%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4220

2017 Avg (April) 0.3850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4266	0.4071	0.4155
February	0.4275	0.4122	0.4188
March	0.4265	0.4128	0.4189
April	0.4300	0.4144	0.4220
May	0.4098	0.4009	0.4064
June	0.4056	0.3955	0.4020
July	0.4019	0.3947	0.3989
August	0.3973	0.3851	0.3900
September	0.4015	0.3895	0.3949
October	0.4008	0.3861	0.3950
November	0.3986	0.3877	0.3921
December	0.3887	0.3798	0.3851