2018 KWD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.0001 MDL

YEARLY LOW

54.4891 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.6292 MDL

2018 KWD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 57.0001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 54.4891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5110 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3639 to the December average rate of 56.4938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.0001 was down 13.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.1522, 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 285,000 MDL

2017 Average 303,975 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 272,445 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,554.79 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

56.6620

54.6439

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MDL 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 55.5207, compared to 55.7378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.5207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.7378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.5031 MDL (High: 56.2378 / Low: 54.7347). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5672 MDL (High: 55.0942 / Low: 54.5270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5031

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.7373 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 56.3639) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.6720), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3081 (-14.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 56.3639

2017 Avg (January) 65.6720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.0001	55.6414	56.3639
February	56.2211	55.2120	55.6266
March	55.7278	54.9429	55.2609
April	55.0942	54.5270	54.8120
May	56.2378	54.7347	55.2661
June	56.2075	55.3449	55.7943
July	55.8873	54.7129	55.1965
August	55.4812	54.4891	54.8828
September	55.8180	55.0203	55.4985
October	56.5752	55.5876	56.0607
November	56.6742	55.8323	56.2943
December	56.9072	55.7483	56.4938