2018 KWD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1861 BOB

YEARLY LOW

22.5594 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.8771 BOB

2018 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 23.1861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 22.5594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6268 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9866 to the December average rate of 22.7351, 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 23.1861 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.3691, 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 115,931 BOB

2017 Average 114,349 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 112,797 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,133.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.0887

22.6846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BOB 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 22.9785, compared to 22.7757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9785

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4537 BOB (High: 23.1861 / Low: 22.7324). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0694 BOB (High: 23.0889 / Low: 23.0196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4537

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0694

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 0.1236 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 22.9866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3361 (+1.48%).

2018 Avg (January) 22.9866

2017 Avg (January) 22.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.1861	22.7324	22.9866
February	23.0889	23.0196	23.0550
March	23.0925	23.0133	23.0492
April	23.0759	22.9350	23.0227
May	22.9957	22.8363	22.8991
June	22.9498	22.7992	22.8587
July	22.8946	22.6393	22.8035
August	22.8708	22.7162	22.7912
September	22.9909	22.7942	22.8349
October	22.8330	22.6449	22.7715
November	22.8321	22.5594	22.7182
December	22.8038	22.6957	22.7351