2018 KWD to JOD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3707 JOD

YEARLY LOW

2.3308 JOD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3492 JOD

2018 KWD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.3707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 2.3308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3598 to the December average rate of 2.3347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3707 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3584, 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 11,854 JOD

2017 Average 11,689 JOD

Yearly Trough Low 11,654 JOD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.45 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3700

2.3311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JOD 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 2.3590, compared to 2.3394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0192 JOD (High: 2.3500 / Low: 2.3308). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 JOD (High: 2.3446 / Low: 2.3387).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+1.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3667

2017 Avg (February) 2.3217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3690	2.3508	2.3598
February	2.3707	2.3636	2.3667
March	2.3696	2.3612	2.3653
April	2.3690	2.3572	2.3642
May	2.3560	2.3459	2.3508
June	2.3530	2.3435	2.3473
July	2.3471	2.3404	2.3437
August	2.3446	2.3387	2.3416
September	2.3495	2.3398	2.3437
October	2.3434	2.3347	2.3385
November	2.3500	2.3308	2.3344
December	2.3390	2.3319	2.3347