2018 KWD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30333.3707 GNF

YEARLY LOW

29435.2129 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

29963.2812 GNF

2018 KWD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 30333.3707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 29435.2129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 898.1578 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29957.8500 to the December average rate of 30115.3125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30333.3707 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 31104.4133, 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 151,666,853 GNF

2017 Average 150,371,051 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 147,176,064 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,490,788.89 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30141.2914

29829.5439

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GNF 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 29975.5676, compared to 29950.9948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29975.5676

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29950.9948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 595.6108 GNF (High: 30030.8237 / Low: 29435.2129). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 99.2594 GNF (High: 29924.5133 / Low: 29825.2539).

August Spread (Volatile) ±595.6108

June Spread (Stable) ±99.2594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 182.7702 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -182.7702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 30115.3125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29867.8357), the exchange rate shifted by +247.4768 (+0.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 30115.3125

2017 Avg (December) 29867.8357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30100.3555	29816.2400	29957.8500
February	30127.4164	29982.0108	30048.8592
March	30155.4434	29995.4699	30042.6180
April	30115.7606	29923.6260	30057.1018
May	29926.3612	29769.0911	29874.3316
June	29924.5133	29825.2539	29872.6452
July	30044.9186	29792.0813	29892.6994
August	30030.8237	29435.2129	29855.5229
September	30104.4876	29853.2151	29937.1792
October	30050.9696	29674.8475	29932.5703
November	30175.8284	29803.7227	29972.6844
December	30333.3707	29899.5107	30115.3125