2018 KWD to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2630 BHD

YEARLY LOW

1.2350 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2491 BHD

2018 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 1.2630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2535 to the December average rate of 1.2400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2630 was up 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2534, 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 6,315 BHD

2017 Average 6,216 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 6,175 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.85 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2595

1.2379

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BHD 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 1.2543, compared to 1.2439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2543

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0149 BHD (High: 1.2630 / Low: 1.2481). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BHD (High: 1.2520 / Low: 1.2485).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.2506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+0.62%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.2506

2017 Avg (June) 1.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2589	1.2485	1.2535
February	1.2597	1.2559	1.2577
March	1.2595	1.2555	1.2574
April	1.2583	1.2527	1.2563
May	1.2520	1.2485	1.2501
June	1.2630	1.2481	1.2506
July	1.2571	1.2482	1.2512
August	1.2494	1.2425	1.2453
September	1.2467	1.2432	1.2450
October	1.2454	1.2381	1.2422
November	1.2416	1.2350	1.2397
December	1.2424	1.2387	1.2400