2018 KWD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

376.9298 JPY

YEARLY LOW

349.5454 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

365.4946 JPY

2018 KWD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 376.9298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 349.5454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3843 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.0339 to the December average rate of 368.9160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 376.9298 was down 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 384.0963, 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 1,884,649 JPY

2017 Average 1,848,371 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,747,727 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,921.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

374.6615

351.6026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JPY 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 361.4304, compared to 369.5587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 361.4304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 369.5587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 13.3115 JPY (High: 375.4713 / Low: 362.1598). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0030 JPY (High: 366.2809 / Low: 362.2778).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.3115

June Spread (Stable) ±4.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.1012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 371.4862) against the same month in 2017 (average: 373.6787), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1925 (-0.59%).

2018 Avg (October) 371.4862

2017 Avg (October) 373.6787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	375.4713	362.1598	369.0339
February	367.3373	354.2837	359.9327
March	356.7759	349.5454	353.5242
April	363.6995	352.9747	358.5775
May	367.6348	358.4230	363.3990
June	366.2809	362.2778	364.1154
July	373.3356	364.8273	367.9507
August	369.0971	362.4731	366.2795
September	375.2914	364.7522	369.9797
October	376.9298	368.4066	371.4862
November	375.2265	369.9705	372.7399
December	373.9385	361.3370	368.9160