2018 KWD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

454.3728 JMD

YEARLY LOW

408.7751 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

426.6688 JMD

2018 KWD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 454.3728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 408.7751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.5976 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 413.0367 to the December average rate of 420.5649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 454.3728 was up 4.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 434.3977, 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 2,271,864 JMD

2017 Average 2,114,816 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,043,876 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,988.20 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

453.5854

409.3504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JMD 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 419.5965, compared to 433.7411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 419.5965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.7411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 21.4861 JMD (High: 443.6883 / Low: 422.2021). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7551 JMD (High: 420.4989 / Low: 413.7438).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.4861

April Spread (Stable) ±6.7551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 19.3335 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.3335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 449.8991) against the same month in 2017 (average: 430.8727), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0264 (+4.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 449.8991

2017 Avg (September) 430.8727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	416.1323	408.7751	413.0367
February	424.0335	414.9730	419.3791
March	427.5352	419.6279	424.2706
April	420.4989	413.7438	415.8301
May	420.0349	413.0469	416.1049
June	436.3555	420.1476	428.9578
July	440.7595	427.4972	432.5997
August	452.6150	441.1851	447.4217
September	454.3728	443.7909	449.8991
October	443.6883	422.2021	435.6473
November	422.3811	411.2198	416.3138
December	424.2593	416.3653	420.5649