2018 KWD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

251.1147 AFN

YEARLY LOW

210.7324 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

239.6382 AFN

2018 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 251.1147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 210.7324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.3823 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.0940 to the December average rate of 248.6563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 251.1147 was up 8.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 230.9456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,255,574 AFN

2017 Average 1,119,889 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,053,662 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,911.72 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

251.4458

229.5453

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AFN 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 233.5285, compared to 245.7480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.5285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.7480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 39.5657 AFN (High: 250.2980 / Low: 210.7324). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3759 AFN (High: 232.2794 / Low: 230.9035).

November Spread (Volatile) ±39.5657

March Spread (Stable) ±1.3759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7650 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 247.6448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 227.4758), the exchange rate shifted by +20.1689 (+8.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 247.6448

2017 Avg (September) 227.4758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	234.8343	230.5193	232.0940
February	232.2810	230.2586	231.3704
March	232.2794	230.9035	231.6507
April	234.4688	231.2312	233.1984
May	237.8602	233.4500	235.5096
June	242.1349	235.9433	237.3479
July	243.3937	235.9002	240.7092
August	242.9687	238.4179	240.0010
September	251.1147	242.7168	247.6448
October	251.0685	247.1196	249.6208
November	250.2980	210.7324	247.8558
December	249.9700	245.8145	248.6563