YEARLY HIGH
245.0875 INR
YEARLY LOW
209.9375 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.3821 INR

2018 KWD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 245.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 209.9375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.1500 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.6616 to the December average rate of 232.7091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 245.0875 was up 9.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 223.5775, 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 1,225,437 INR
2017 Average 1,072,964 INR
Yearly Trough Low 1,049,687 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,750.01 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

245.8096
208.5572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to INR 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 218.3881, compared to 234.3760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.3881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.3760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 12.0547 INR (High: 241.2316 / Low: 229.1769). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6784 INR (High: 217.6595 / Low: 215.9811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.0547
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.3431 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 242.7053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 215.2821), the exchange rate shifted by +27.4232 (+12.74%).

2018 Avg (October) 242.7053
2017 Avg (October) 215.2821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.9885 209.9375 211.6616
February 217.7838 213.2170 215.0133
March 217.6595 215.9811 216.9037
April 222.5161 216.1598 218.8332
May 226.9030 221.2091 223.7455
June 227.8456 221.1586 224.1713
July 227.9651 225.8212 226.8461
August 234.7686 225.6835 229.4794
September 240.5009 234.5336 238.1542
October 245.0875 240.7550 242.7053
November 241.2316 229.1769 236.3622
December 238.5054 228.9211 232.7091