YEARLY HIGH
1615.0664 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1584.0113 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1598.8877 AMD

2018 KWD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 1615.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 1584.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0552 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1605.3693 to the December average rate of 1594.3869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1615.0664 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1615.3390, 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 8,075,332 AMD
2017 Average 7,951,914 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,920,056 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,275.80 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1607.5014
1587.6928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AMD 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 1602.9936, compared to 1594.7818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1602.9936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1594.7818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 21.4461 AMD (High: 1607.8134 / Low: 1586.3673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4121 AMD (High: 1595.9376 / Low: 1586.5254).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.4461
August Spread (Stable) ±9.4121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.5948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1604.3072) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1589.7520), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5552 (+0.92%).

2018 Avg (May) 1604.3072
2017 Avg (May) 1589.7520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1610.1713 1596.3781 1605.3693
February 1611.9480 1601.0398 1605.8507
March 1605.5260 1595.4754 1602.4413
April 1612.5204 1595.5805 1603.0550
May 1615.0664 1595.4339 1604.3072
June 1603.6372 1591.0495 1596.9383
July 1600.8586 1584.0113 1589.3435
August 1595.9376 1586.5254 1590.5686
September 1603.9690 1589.9376 1597.5197
October 1604.5338 1590.0758 1598.0746
November 1607.8134 1586.3673 1598.7972
December 1600.9951 1589.3456 1594.3869