2018 KWD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 164.3028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 155.7540.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5488 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.6330 to the December average rate of 162.7209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 164.3028 was up 3.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 158.1492, 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 GMD 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 157.5100, compared to 160.9020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3920 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.6291 GMD (High: 162.4551 / Low: 157.8260). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5425 GMD (High: 156.2966 / Low: 155.7540).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 163.0179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 156.8049), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2130 (+3.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 162.4551 | 157.8260 | 159.6330 |
| February | 159.9028 | 157.1839 | 157.9239 |
| March | 159.1809 | 157.3222 | 157.7875 |
| April | 158.2132 | 156.6017 | 157.3629 |
| May | 156.6661 | 155.9225 | 156.2826 |
| June | 156.2966 | 155.7540 | 156.0704 |
| July | 158.8183 | 155.8159 | 157.5692 |
| August | 159.1381 | 158.3986 | 158.7369 |
| September | 162.7145 | 158.4826 | 160.2838 |
| October | 163.8085 | 162.5892 | 163.0832 |
| November | 164.3028 | 162.6770 | 163.0179 |
| December | 163.1257 | 162.2999 | 162.7209 |