2018 KWD to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

230.6373 KGS

YEARLY LOW

224.4702 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.5729 KGS

2018 KWD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 230.6373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 224.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1671 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.6085 to the December average rate of 226.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 230.6373 was down 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 231.2106, 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 1,153,187 KGS

2017 Average 1,133,333 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 1,122,351 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,835.58 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

230.0852

224.3646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KGS 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 227.6324, compared to 225.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.6324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.0851 KGS (High: 228.7424 / Low: 225.6573). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6071 KGS (High: 225.3149 / Low: 224.7078).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0851

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6423 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 229.6085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 227.0233), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5852 (+1.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 229.6085

2017 Avg (January) 227.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	230.6373	228.0824	229.6085
February	229.7627	226.7412	227.9662
March	228.0405	226.8690	227.3341
April	228.5343	227.3121	227.8857
May	228.7424	225.6573	227.1190
June	226.4757	225.0380	225.8807
July	225.9254	224.9244	225.3667
August	225.1690	224.4702	224.8413
September	225.3149	224.7078	224.9983
October	226.3415	225.0225	225.8234
November	227.5667	225.7143	226.0407
December	226.4490	225.7376	226.0099