2018 KWD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4974 CAD

YEARLY LOW

4.0908 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2912 CAD

2018 KWD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4066 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1341 to the December average rate of 4.4245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4974 was down 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5188, 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 22,487 CAD

2017 Average 21,390 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 20,454 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,032.94 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4535

4.1051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CAD 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 4.2487, compared to 4.3338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1927 CAD (High: 4.2834 / Low: 4.0908). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0600 CAD (High: 4.1672 / Low: 4.1072).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1927

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0657 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.4245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1993 (+4.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.4245

2017 Avg (December) 4.2252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1672	4.1072	4.1341
February	4.2834	4.0908	4.1955
March	4.3717	4.2671	4.3117
April	4.3087	4.1889	4.2460
May	4.3081	4.2317	4.2653
June	4.4064	4.2757	4.3395
July	4.3753	4.2982	4.3370
August	4.3388	4.2646	4.3046
September	4.3499	4.2334	4.3021
October	4.3300	4.2225	4.2930
November	4.3774	4.3072	4.3415
December	4.4974	4.3385	4.4245