2018 KWD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

411.8342 ISK

YEARLY LOW

326.6556 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

358.1655 ISK

2018 KWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 411.8342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 326.6556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.1787 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 341.6325 to the December average rate of 396.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 411.8342 was up 7.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 382.0098, 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 2,059,171 ISK

2017 Average 1,757,288 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 1,633,278 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425,893.40 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

411.7311

324.5293

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ISK 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 339.9274, compared to 376.4036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.4762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.9274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.4036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 30.9124 ISK (High: 400.3607 / Low: 369.4484). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1800 ISK (High: 341.0996 / Low: 332.9196).

October Spread (Volatile) ±30.9124

February Spread (Stable) ±8.1800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.0921 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 404.4643) against the same month in 2017 (average: 344.5260), the exchange rate shifted by +59.9383 (+17.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 404.4643

2017 Avg (November) 344.5260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	348.5722	334.8977	341.6325
February	341.0996	332.9196	336.8033
March	336.4592	326.6556	331.7961
April	337.2755	327.7869	331.9836
May	352.1006	337.3217	344.1959
June	360.7234	345.9340	353.1530
July	355.2337	345.5294	351.6825
August	360.8202	351.2914	355.2252
September	374.3588	355.6087	364.6919
October	400.3607	369.4484	385.9852
November	411.8342	397.1250	404.4643
December	407.3338	382.9092	396.3722