YEARLY HIGH
13.8894 BRL
YEARLY LOW
10.4882 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0851 BRL

2018 KWD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 13.8894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 10.4882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4012 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6687 to the December average rate of 12.7981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8894 was up 25.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0991, 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 69,447 BRL
2017 Average 52,626 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 52,441 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,006.07 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8189
10.3824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BRL 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 11.3861, compared to 12.7842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.4810 BRL (High: 13.7094 / Low: 12.2284). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2789 BRL (High: 12.9080 / Low: 12.6292).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4810
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2789

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 1.1435 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.5325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3885), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1440 (+30.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.5325
2017 Avg (September) 10.3885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9933 10.4882 10.6687
February 10.9876 10.5672 10.8342
March 11.1038 10.7076 10.9368
April 11.6531 11.0300 11.3543
May 12.3864 11.6474 12.0324
June 12.9195 12.2676 12.4900
July 12.9926 12.1917 12.6160
August 13.7094 12.2284 12.9410
September 13.8894 13.2526 13.5325
October 13.2687 11.9925 12.3890
November 12.9576 12.1620 12.4283
December 12.9080 12.6292 12.7981