2018 KWD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5481.8777 CDF

YEARLY LOW

5171.1552 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5361.4063 CDF

2018 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 5481.8777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 5171.1552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 310.7226 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5325.1431 to the December average rate of 5347.6124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5481.8777 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 5471.0823, 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 27,409,389 CDF

2017 Average 24,045,754 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 25,855,776 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,553,612.89 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5407.9364

5317.6164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CDF 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 5360.5381, compared to 5362.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5360.5381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5362.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 310.7226 CDF (High: 5481.8777 / Low: 5171.1552). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.4975 CDF (High: 5348.6024 / Low: 5332.1049).

July Spread (Volatile) ±310.7226

June Spread (Stable) ±16.4975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 34.6841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.6841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 5352.3256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5135.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +217.2853 (+4.23%).

2018 Avg (July) 5352.3256

2017 Avg (July) 5135.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5370.3857	5186.7661	5325.1431
February	5426.8161	5332.2847	5373.3009
March	5418.1941	5365.9627	5393.3245
April	5395.6414	5358.7953	5381.0277
May	5361.6519	5337.4807	5350.3017
June	5348.6024	5332.1049	5340.1306
July	5481.8777	5171.1552	5352.3256
August	5428.4012	5320.4106	5367.5243
September	5433.3424	5362.9030	5400.4097
October	5425.9021	5304.0180	5365.7256
November	5405.9518	5292.2749	5340.0498
December	5406.2428	5291.6313	5347.6124