2018 KWD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

533.9491 LRD

YEARLY LOW

405.3394 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

476.3426 LRD

2018 KWD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 533.9491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 405.3394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.6096 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 421.8975 to the December average rate of 518.4208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 533.9491 was up 28.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 416.4441, 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 2,669,745 LRD

2017 Average 1,722,985 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 2,026,697 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 643,048.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

528.7988

411.5153

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LRD 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 438.6514, compared to 514.0338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.3824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 438.6514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 514.0338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 38.7516 LRD (High: 533.9491 / Low: 495.1975). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2976 LRD (High: 519.9689 / Low: 516.6713).

July Spread (Volatile) ±38.7516

December Spread (Stable) ±3.2976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.3622 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 512.7662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 306.2746), the exchange rate shifted by +206.4916 (+67.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 512.7662

2017 Avg (July) 306.2746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	431.5630	409.4935	421.8975
February	435.5848	405.3394	421.2889
March	439.4331	435.0976	437.1798
April	440.0273	434.9200	436.8704
May	457.1861	434.7911	443.5993
June	495.1321	457.4455	471.0727
July	533.9491	495.1975	512.7662
August	509.8061	500.6416	506.4039
September	527.8488	509.1665	511.2947
October	518.6692	512.2744	516.2920
November	523.7455	515.3195	519.0252
December	519.9689	516.6713	518.4208