2018 KWD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.4425 BWP

YEARLY LOW

31.5664 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.7475 BWP

2018 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 36.4425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 31.5664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8761 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4059 to the December average rate of 35.1821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.4425 was up 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.2704, 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 182,213 BWP

2017 Average 170,492 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 157,832 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,380.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.9966

31.5105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BWP 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 32.5126, compared to 34.9824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.9314 BWP (High: 35.8369 / Low: 33.9056). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4717 BWP (High: 32.0738 / Low: 31.6021).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9314

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5216 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 35.6228) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.7224), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9003 (+5.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 35.6228

2017 Avg (September) 33.7224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.8286	31.8391	32.4059
February	32.2781	31.5664	31.8843
March	32.0738	31.6021	31.9041
April	32.6599	31.9079	32.1962
May	33.2400	32.4817	32.8731
June	34.5236	32.9916	33.8117
July	34.5448	33.6899	34.0387
August	35.8369	33.9056	34.8892
September	36.4425	34.8990	35.6228
October	35.8011	35.0199	35.1674
November	35.4649	34.5238	34.9945
December	35.5262	34.3848	35.1821