2018 KWD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 3007.2374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 2956.6360.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.6014 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2993.0991 to the December average rate of 2960.5562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3007.2374 was up 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 2992.8869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KWD to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2992.4270, compared to 2967.0830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.3440 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 24.3651 KPW (High: 2981.0011 / Low: 2956.6360). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8266 KPW (High: 2980.5470 / Low: 2972.7203).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 16.9622 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3002.4152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2949.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +53.3379 (+1.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3005.1689 | 2983.6595 | 2993.0991 |
| February | 3007.2374 | 2998.2011 | 3002.4152 |
| March | 3006.3836 | 2997.2525 | 3001.6310 |
| April | 3004.9983 | 2990.1028 | 2999.0094 |
| May | 2988.5439 | 2975.7772 | 2982.0472 |
| June | 2980.5470 | 2972.7203 | 2976.3601 |
| July | 2977.2636 | 2968.7294 | 2972.8645 |
| August | 2974.1644 | 2964.9347 | 2969.8370 |
| September | 2976.0921 | 2968.0734 | 2971.9107 |
| October | 2972.6320 | 2961.4907 | 2966.2322 |
| November | 2981.0011 | 2956.6360 | 2961.0972 |
| December | 2966.2441 | 2957.0732 | 2960.5562 |