2018 KWD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 144935.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 118172.2067.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26762.8213 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119869.9711 to the December average rate of 138999.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 144935.0280 was up 22.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 118251.7159, 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 IRR 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 128018.4545, compared to 141235.9026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13217.4481 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 15320.1652 IRR (High: 139470.4839 / Low: 124150.3187). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 446.6312 IRR (High: 142817.9029 / Low: 142371.2717).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2402.3270 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 142962.4683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 108823.3794), the exchange rate shifted by +34139.0889 (+31.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 123346.0215 | 118172.2067 | 119869.9711 |
| February | 124433.0450 | 123159.3028 | 123646.3151 |
| March | 125511.5819 | 124388.0519 | 125059.2115 |
| April | 125535.5531 | 124431.6226 | 124995.7615 |
| May | 139470.4839 | 124150.3187 | 134450.8681 |
| June | 140847.6009 | 139492.9153 | 140088.5995 |
| July | 144719.5629 | 140885.4371 | 142956.6122 |
| August | 144935.0280 | 142193.6520 | 142962.4683 |
| September | 142817.9029 | 142371.2717 | 142542.2887 |
| October | 142547.1413 | 139837.2011 | 140139.9617 |
| November | 140750.2919 | 139603.9051 | 139814.6162 |
| December | 139836.3460 | 138341.7391 | 138999.4683 |