2018 KWD to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6109 LYD

YEARLY LOW

4.4150 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5149 LYD

2018 KWD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.6109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 4.4150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1959 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4735 to the December average rate of 4.5955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6109 was down 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7346, 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 23,055 LYD

2017 Average 22,953 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 22,075 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 979.66 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6121

4.4123

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KWD to LYD 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 4.4602, compared to 4.5695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0851 LYD (High: 4.5049 / Low: 4.4197). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 LYD (High: 4.6053 / Low: 4.5716).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0851

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.5955) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0744 (+1.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.5955

2017 Avg (December) 4.5210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5049	4.4197	4.4735
February	4.4582	4.4176	4.4358
March	4.4532	4.4181	4.4318
April	4.4509	4.4150	4.4289
May	4.5292	4.4477	4.4879
June	4.5315	4.4770	4.5032
July	4.5575	4.5026	4.5343
August	4.6007	4.5508	4.5743
September	4.5909	4.5429	4.5628
October	4.5890	4.5307	4.5596
November	4.6053	4.5716	4.5907
December	4.6109	4.5758	4.5955