YEARLY HIGH
144935.0280 IRR
YEARLY LOW
118172.2067 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
134627.1785 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 724,675,140 IRR
2017 Average 544,807,836 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 590,861,033 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,814,106.43 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

145271.7180
117560.7214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128018.4545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141235.9026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15320.1652
September Spread (Stable) ±446.6312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2402.3270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 142962.4683
2017 Avg (August) 108823.3794

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