2018 KWD to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.6304 MAD

YEARLY LOW

30.4189 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.0749 MAD

2018 KWD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 31.6304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 30.4189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2115 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7710 to the December average rate of 31.3776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.6304 was down 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.2882, 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 158,152 MAD

2017 Average 159,931 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 152,095 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,057.52 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.4805

30.5536

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MAD 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 30.8962, compared to 31.2536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6999 MAD (High: 31.6304 / Low: 30.9305). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2575 MAD (High: 31.4030 / Low: 31.1456).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6999

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 31.2131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.3385), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1254 (-3.48%).

2018 Avg (May) 31.2131

2017 Avg (May) 32.3385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.1143	30.4960	30.7710
February	30.9095	30.4189	30.6606
March	30.7842	30.4624	30.6309
April	30.8732	30.5504	30.6982
May	31.6304	30.9305	31.2131
June	31.6226	31.2041	31.4033
July	31.4030	31.1456	31.2410
August	31.5668	31.0012	31.2914
September	31.2110	30.8895	31.0612
October	31.4879	31.1289	31.2563
November	31.5148	31.1108	31.2943
December	31.5835	31.1807	31.3776