YEARLY HIGH
10875.8382 COP
YEARLY LOW
9020.3152 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9787.4691 COP

2018 KWD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 10875.8382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 9020.3152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1855.5230 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9540.2642 to the December average rate of 10602.3616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10875.8382 was up 6.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 10209.1289, 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 54,379,191 COP
2017 Average 48,637,702 COP
Yearly Trough Low 45,101,576 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,277,615.04 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10737.3939
9117.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to COP 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 9480.0801, compared to 10094.8581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 614.7780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9480.0801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10094.8581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 768.8093 COP (High: 10579.9786 / Low: 9811.1694). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 284.5879 COP (High: 9690.5325 / Low: 9405.9446).

October Spread (Volatile) ±768.8093
July Spread (Stable) ±284.5879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 230.3384 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -230.3384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10602.3616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9899.2604), the exchange rate shifted by +703.1012 (+7.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 10602.3616
2017 Avg (December) 9899.2604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10025.3291 9358.3745 9540.2642
February 9686.4997 9393.7576 9559.1981
March 9670.3447 9295.5790 9482.3769
April 9407.1817 9020.3152 9252.0384
May 9618.3327 9332.8927 9493.1131
June 9756.4009 9322.3316 9553.4897
July 9690.5325 9405.9446 9511.0741
August 10055.4830 9539.9932 9766.8084
September 10243.6446 9813.7970 10023.5905
October 10579.9786 9811.1694 10169.0660
November 10697.0846 10342.1967 10496.2479
December 10875.8382 10359.1340 10602.3616