2018 KWD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.4908 LSL

YEARLY LOW

38.4876 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7698 LSL

2018 KWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 51.4908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 38.4876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0032 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5317 to the December average rate of 46.9190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.4908 was up 7.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.9296, 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 257,454 LSL

2017 Average 219,386 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 192,438 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,015.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.6175

38.5617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LSL 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 40.8740, compared to 46.6655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.8740

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.6655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.9027 LSL (High: 51.4908 / Low: 46.5880). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1199 LSL (High: 40.0186 / Low: 38.8987).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9027

March Spread (Stable) ±1.1199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5305 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 48.6962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.6347), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0614 (+11.60%).

2018 Avg (September) 48.6962

2017 Avg (September) 43.6347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.3942	39.4815	40.5317
February	40.5256	38.4876	39.4830
March	40.0186	38.8987	39.5438
April	41.4147	39.4518	40.3055
May	42.2004	40.7017	41.5520
June	45.6889	41.6058	43.8278
July	45.7903	43.2493	44.2961
August	48.2907	43.6422	45.8332
September	51.4908	46.5880	48.6962
October	49.2002	46.7293	47.8896
November	47.6021	44.9949	46.3591
December	47.9308	44.8953	46.9190