YEARLY HIGH
0.0031 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 KWD

2018 ISK to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0031 was down 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 KWD
2017 Average 14 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 12 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.17 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0031
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0025). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0029).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+7.82%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0030
2017 Avg (March) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
April 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
August 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0027 0.0025 0.0026
November 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
December 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025