2018 JOD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4290 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.4218 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4257 KWD

2018 JOD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.4218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4238 to the December average rate of 0.4283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4290 was down 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,145 KWD

2017 Average 2,139 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 2,109 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.10 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4290

0.4219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 0.4239, compared to 0.4275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 KWD (High: 0.4290 / Low: 0.4255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KWD (High: 0.4276 / Low: 0.4265).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4284

2017 Avg (November) 0.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4254	0.4221	0.4238
February	0.4231	0.4218	0.4225
March	0.4235	0.4220	0.4228
April	0.4242	0.4221	0.4230
May	0.4263	0.4245	0.4254
June	0.4267	0.4250	0.4260
July	0.4273	0.4261	0.4267
August	0.4276	0.4265	0.4271
September	0.4274	0.4256	0.4267
October	0.4283	0.4267	0.4276
November	0.4290	0.4255	0.4284
December	0.4288	0.4275	0.4283