YEARLY HIGH
944.2577 HUF
YEARLY LOW
824.5807 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
894.5197 HUF

2018 KWD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 944.2577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 824.5807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.6770 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 842.6251 to the December average rate of 932.9610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 944.2577 was down 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 971.3965, 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 4,721,288 HUF
2017 Average 4,518,110 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 4,122,904 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598,384.82 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

942.0298
833.2036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to HUF 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 863.0634, compared to 925.9759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.9125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 863.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 925.9759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 50.8277 HUF (High: 919.5129 / Low: 868.6852). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.8777 HUF (High: 852.9551 / Low: 838.0774).

May Spread (Volatile) ±50.8277
March Spread (Stable) ±14.8777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8097 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 929.4204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 872.7698), the exchange rate shifted by +56.6507 (+6.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 929.4204
2017 Avg (October) 872.7698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 860.3186 829.8001 842.6251
February 859.1396 824.5807 842.2725
March 852.9551 838.0774 844.5267
April 862.2980 835.2397 846.4415
May 919.5129 868.6852 888.1725
June 939.2371 893.2309 914.3422
July 937.1620 905.2312 916.7206
August 943.3014 908.7278 923.4530
September 933.7786 907.8323 920.6432
October 944.2577 917.3516 929.4204
November 943.9499 922.6607 932.6573
December 940.9093 922.6667 932.9610