2018 KWD to CHF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 3.3346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 3.0794.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2551 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1954 to the December average rate of 3.2640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3346 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KWD to CHF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2133, compared to 3.2631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0499 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1538 CHF (High: 3.2638 / Low: 3.1100). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 CHF (High: 3.2830 / Low: 3.2401).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0783 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 3.3041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0621 (+1.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2638 | 3.1100 | 3.1954 |
| February | 3.1520 | 3.0794 | 3.1170 |
| March | 3.1954 | 3.1253 | 3.1612 |
| April | 3.2916 | 3.1866 | 3.2279 |
| May | 3.3346 | 3.2579 | 3.3041 |
| June | 3.3009 | 3.2475 | 3.2741 |
| July | 3.3143 | 3.2625 | 3.2845 |
| August | 3.2920 | 3.1980 | 3.2632 |
| September | 3.2387 | 3.1663 | 3.1985 |
| October | 3.3172 | 3.2404 | 3.2761 |
| November | 3.3200 | 3.2653 | 3.2925 |
| December | 3.2830 | 3.2401 | 3.2640 |