2018 KWD to GTQ Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 25.5898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 24.2468.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3430 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4499 to the December average rate of 25.4381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.5898 was up 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.7988, 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 GTQ 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 24.6388, compared to 25.1789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5401 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.5220 GTQ (High: 25.5047 / Low: 24.9827). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0888 GTQ (High: 24.5932 / Low: 24.5044).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1016 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 25.4652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.3233), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1419 (+4.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5796 | 24.2468 | 24.4499 |
| February | 24.5932 | 24.5044 | 24.5590 |
| March | 24.7720 | 24.5745 | 24.6832 |
| April | 24.7625 | 24.6194 | 24.7054 |
| May | 24.7538 | 24.5982 | 24.6561 |
| June | 24.8425 | 24.7278 | 24.7790 |
| July | 24.8306 | 24.7132 | 24.7601 |
| August | 25.0124 | 24.6636 | 24.7640 |
| September | 25.5047 | 24.9827 | 25.2822 |
| October | 25.5898 | 25.3162 | 25.4652 |
| November | 25.4511 | 25.2348 | 25.3636 |
| December | 25.4798 | 25.3643 | 25.4381 |