2018 KWD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

244.8012 BTN

YEARLY LOW

209.9799 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.2824 BTN

2018 KWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 244.8012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 209.9799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8214 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.6034 to the December average rate of 232.3929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 244.8012 was up 9.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 223.4208, 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 1,224,006 BTN

2017 Average 1,072,465 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,049,899 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,106.92 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

245.6517

208.5081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BTN 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 218.2964, compared to 234.2685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.2964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.2685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 12.9998 BTN (High: 241.9210 / Low: 228.9212). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7600 BTN (High: 217.7926 / Low: 216.0326).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.9998

March Spread (Stable) ±1.7600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.1779 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 242.5564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 215.3878), the exchange rate shifted by +27.1686 (+12.61%).

2018 Avg (October) 242.5564

2017 Avg (October) 215.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	213.4919	209.9799	211.6034
February	217.5112	212.4224	214.7564
March	217.7926	216.0326	216.8772
April	222.3070	215.7986	218.8138
May	226.1043	220.9671	223.6156
June	227.2666	221.5788	224.1119
July	227.9953	225.7576	226.8362
August	234.3741	226.1687	229.5043
September	240.0916	234.3517	237.9429
October	244.8012	239.9868	242.5564
November	241.9210	228.9212	236.3785
December	236.7778	229.3485	232.3929