YEARLY HIGH
136.1487 ARS
YEARLY LOW
61.0429 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.7878 ARS

2018 KWD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 136.1487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 61.0429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.1058 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.2051 to the December average rate of 124.3496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 136.1487 was up 114.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.5345, 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 680,744 ARS
2017 Average 273,000 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 305,214 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375,529.18 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

133.7771
56.7894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ARS 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 71.7298, compared to 113.8458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.1160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.7298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.8458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 37.9579 ARS (High: 127.9658 / Low: 90.0079). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8080 ARS (High: 67.9642 / Low: 67.1562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±37.9579
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.3590 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 127.3614) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.1744), the exchange rate shifted by +70.1870 (+122.76%).

2018 Avg (September) 127.3614
2017 Avg (September) 57.1744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.5600 61.0429 63.2051
February 67.4732 64.6068 66.1523
March 67.9642 67.1562 67.4222
April 68.3262 67.1092 67.4527
May 82.9124 68.7707 78.0249
June 95.4177 82.3861 88.1218
July 95.6351 89.7760 91.2227
August 127.9658 90.0079 98.5364
September 136.1487 121.7028 127.3614
October 130.3636 118.1043 122.0024
November 128.4907 116.3456 119.6024
December 126.1958 120.0819 124.3496