YEARLY HIGH
0.0390 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0385 KWD

2018 HKD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0385 to the December average rate of 0.0389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0390 was down 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 974 KWD
2017 Average 973 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 954 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.66 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0389
0.0382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.0384, compared to 0.0387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0386). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0385).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0389) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0389
2017 Avg (December) 0.0386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0386 0.0383 0.0385
February 0.0384 0.0383 0.0383
March 0.0383 0.0382 0.0382
April 0.0384 0.0382 0.0382
May 0.0385 0.0384 0.0385
June 0.0386 0.0385 0.0385
July 0.0386 0.0385 0.0386
August 0.0387 0.0386 0.0386
September 0.0388 0.0386 0.0386
October 0.0388 0.0386 0.0387
November 0.0389 0.0386 0.0388
December 0.0390 0.0387 0.0389