2018 KWD to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |