2018 KWD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6827 BBD

YEARLY LOW

6.5703 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6217 BBD

2018 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 6.6827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 6.5703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1124 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6513 to the December average rate of 6.5790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6827 was up 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6509, 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 33,414 BBD

2017 Average 32,965 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 32,852 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.24 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6813

6.5697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BBD 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 6.6498, compared to 6.5935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6498

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0541 BBD (High: 6.6244 / Low: 6.5703). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 BBD (High: 6.6234 / Low: 6.6060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.6720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1203 (+1.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.6720

2017 Avg (February) 6.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6782	6.6304	6.6513
February	6.6827	6.6627	6.6720
March	6.6809	6.6606	6.6703
April	6.6778	6.6447	6.6645
May	6.6412	6.6128	6.6268
June	6.6234	6.6060	6.6141
July	6.6161	6.5972	6.6064
August	6.6093	6.5887	6.5996
September	6.6135	6.5957	6.6042
October	6.6058	6.5811	6.5916
November	6.6244	6.5703	6.5802
December	6.5917	6.5713	6.5790