2018 KWD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5998.5920 BIF

YEARLY LOW

5807.9033 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5885.5134 BIF

2018 KWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5998.5920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 5807.9033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 190.6888 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5863.4596 to the December average rate of 5945.8966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5998.5920 was up 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 5867.6886, 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 29,992,960 BIF

2017 Average 28,397,451 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 29,039,516 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 953,443.95 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5955.4015

5841.3426

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KWD to BIF 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 5880.2537, compared to 5890.7731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5880.2537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5890.7731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 155.6595 BIF (High: 5982.1146 / Low: 5826.4551). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.8009 BIF (High: 5901.4400 / Low: 5844.6391).

October Spread (Volatile) ±155.6595

September Spread (Stable) ±56.8009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 33.8793 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.8793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5945.8966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5824.6446), the exchange rate shifted by +121.2520 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 5945.8966

2017 Avg (December) 5824.6446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5913.5046	5807.9033	5863.4596
February	5923.4787	5861.7435	5887.9386
March	5941.2550	5851.5348	5891.0857
April	5944.7403	5862.9300	5904.1352
May	5929.4102	5818.6515	5870.2559
June	5911.4409	5811.0747	5864.6471
July	5900.6314	5808.1556	5850.8476
August	5900.4457	5817.0171	5858.8160
September	5901.4400	5844.6391	5863.6359
October	5982.1146	5826.4551	5904.0930
November	5980.8218	5854.2477	5921.3494
December	5998.5920	5873.8585	5945.8966