YEARLY HIGH
0.0412 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0391 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0402 KWD

2018 GTQ to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.0391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0409 to the December average rate of 0.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0412 was down 1.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206 KWD
2017 Average 206 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 195 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.82 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0411
0.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0407).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0406), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0409
2017 Avg (January) 0.0406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0412 0.0407 0.0409
February 0.0408 0.0407 0.0407
March 0.0407 0.0404 0.0405
April 0.0406 0.0404 0.0405
May 0.0407 0.0404 0.0406
June 0.0404 0.0403 0.0404
July 0.0405 0.0403 0.0404
August 0.0405 0.0400 0.0404
September 0.0400 0.0392 0.0396
October 0.0395 0.0391 0.0393
November 0.0396 0.0393 0.0394
December 0.0394 0.0392 0.0393