YEARLY HIGH
2.9273 EUR
YEARLY LOW
2.6672 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8046 EUR

2018 KWD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.9273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.6672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2601 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7262 to the December average rate of 2.8913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9273 was down 6.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1341, 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 14,637 EUR
2017 Average 14,609 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 13,336 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,300.59 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9139
2.6828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to EUR 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 2.7470, compared to 2.8622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0982 EUR (High: 2.8658 / Low: 2.7675). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 EUR (High: 2.8400 / Low: 2.8111).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0982
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

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 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.8946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0771 (+2.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.8946
2017 Avg (November) 2.8175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7806 2.6833 2.7262
February 2.7372 2.6672 2.7020
March 2.7207 2.6798 2.7039
April 2.7500 2.6929 2.7147
May 2.8658 2.7675 2.8030
June 2.8629 2.8038 2.8320
July 2.8400 2.8111 2.8247
August 2.9064 2.8222 2.8595
September 2.8554 2.8062 2.8343
October 2.9082 2.8485 2.8688
November 2.9273 2.8719 2.8946
December 2.9065 2.8681 2.8913