YEARLY HIGH
322.4853 CVE
YEARLY LOW
295.6308 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.1658 CVE

2018 KWD to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 322.4853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 295.6308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8544 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.9692 to the December average rate of 319.6274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 322.4853 was down 6.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 344.8929, 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 1,612,426 CVE
2017 Average 1,616,241 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 1,478,154 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,272.24 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

321.7709
296.9796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CVE 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 303.9506, compared to 316.3809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.9506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 316.3809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.3427 CVE (High: 307.9735 / Low: 295.6308). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6392 CVE (High: 322.2495 / Low: 317.6104).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.3427
November Spread (Stable) ±4.6392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.9595 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 319.6274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 309.4750), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1524 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 319.6274
2017 Avg (December) 309.4750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 307.9735 295.6308 301.9692
February 302.8483 296.1603 299.0456
March 302.7866 296.4437 299.2803
April 304.2842 298.1471 300.5795
May 315.2662 305.2125 309.4808
June 316.0740 308.7229 313.3483
July 314.8188 309.8604 312.4196
August 321.5609 312.3222 316.0536
September 315.3233 310.0619 313.0940
October 321.4863 314.5954 317.3858
November 322.2495 317.6104 319.7050
December 322.4853 317.8145 319.6274