2018 KWD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1267.2336 KZT

YEARLY LOW

1064.4345 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1141.8010 KZT

2018 KWD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1267.2336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1064.4345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 202.7991 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1087.1239 to the December average rate of 1223.9594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1267.2336 was up 10.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 1147.5809, 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 6,336,168 KZT

2017 Average 5,377,070 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 5,322,172 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013,995.35 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1239.3356

1054.8215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KZT 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 1086.1469, compared to 1197.4551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 111.3083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1086.1469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1197.4551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 84.2407 KZT (High: 1256.1983 / Low: 1171.9575). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4573 KZT (High: 1075.8918 / Low: 1064.4345).

September Spread (Volatile) ±84.2407

March Spread (Stable) ±11.4573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 13.1678 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1223.9594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1105.6740), the exchange rate shifted by +118.2854 (+10.70%).

2018 Avg (December) 1223.9594

2017 Avg (December) 1105.6740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1106.2522	1068.5242	1087.1239
February	1090.2307	1064.4873	1073.9561
March	1075.8918	1064.4345	1070.1977
April	1100.4062	1065.0883	1083.0127
May	1096.9742	1080.3308	1089.1601
June	1128.2861	1095.1201	1113.4306
July	1146.3631	1127.2399	1137.4939
August	1202.1633	1150.5591	1179.9660
September	1256.1983	1171.9575	1211.9351
October	1231.8068	1196.1878	1211.8894
November	1232.4527	1203.4259	1219.4868
December	1267.2336	1215.4746	1223.9594