YEARLY HIGH
22.9801 CNY
YEARLY LOW
20.9000 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8963 CNY

2018 KWD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 22.9801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 20.9000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0801 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3714 to the December average rate of 22.6726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.9801 was up 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.7899, 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 114,901 CNY
2017 Average 111,372 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 104,500 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,400.29 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.0091
20.8073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CNY 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 21.1731, compared to 22.6195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.7756 CNY (High: 21.9123 / Low: 21.1368). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1615 CNY (High: 21.0683 / Low: 20.9069).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7756
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 0.2778 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 22.8256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.9111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9145 (+4.17%).

2018 Avg (November) 22.8256
2017 Avg (November) 21.9111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6613 21.0008 21.3714
February 21.2067 20.9000 21.0936
March 21.2216 20.9417 21.0875
April 21.0683 20.9069 20.9908
May 21.2302 20.9760 21.1094
June 21.9123 21.1368 21.3861
July 22.5037 21.8661 22.1846
August 22.8621 22.4451 22.5907
September 22.7530 22.5406 22.6372
October 22.9539 22.6105 22.8063
November 22.9801 22.6979 22.8256
December 22.8723 22.4757 22.6726