YEARLY HIGH
71873.1801 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1316.3518 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1576.5608 KMF

2018 KWD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 71873.1801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1316.3518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70556.8284 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1341.8464 to the December average rate of 1423.4028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 71873.1801 was up 4595.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1530.7674, 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 359,365,901 KMF
2017 Average 7,192,058 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 6,581,759 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352,784,141.90 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4015.6041
1085.9158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KMF 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 1352.3376, compared to 1800.7841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 448.4466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1352.3376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1800.7841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 70458.3427 KMF (High: 71873.1801 / Low: 1414.8375). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9497 KMF (High: 1430.6072 / Low: 1417.6575).

November Spread (Volatile) ±70458.3427
December Spread (Stable) ±12.9497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 2348.0606 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2348.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3771.4634) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1388.5724), the exchange rate shifted by +2382.8910 (+171.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 3771.4634
2017 Avg (November) 1388.5724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1370.2083 1316.3648 1341.8464
February 1345.6809 1316.3518 1330.0565
March 1346.4743 1321.2127 1331.6252
April 1353.7797 1326.1851 1337.4425
May 1403.3929 1347.5530 1377.2941
June 1408.5240 1381.0956 1395.7608
July 1405.1263 1385.4751 1391.4783
August 1429.7665 1393.9639 1409.7164
September 1407.6232 1380.6484 1396.0289
October 1433.1970 1401.4361 1412.6150
November 71873.1801 1414.8375 3771.4634
December 1430.6072 1417.6575 1423.4028