YEARLY HIGH
12103.1534 MGA
YEARLY LOW
10248.6596 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11062.5470 MGA

2018 KWD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 12103.1534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 10248.6596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1854.4937 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10783.8080 to the December average rate of 11682.0896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12103.1534 was up 9.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 11038.7050, 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 60,515,767 MGA
2017 Average 51,470,239 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 51,243,298 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,272,468.71 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11969.9824
10374.5445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MGA 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 10749.4958, compared to 11375.5983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 626.1025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10749.4958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11375.5983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 641.6843 MGA (High: 12103.1534 / Low: 11461.4690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 182.8123 MGA (High: 11021.8692 / Low: 10839.0569).

December Spread (Volatile) ±641.6843
August Spread (Stable) ±182.8123

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 211.8312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -211.8312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11682.0896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10685.2995), the exchange rate shifted by +996.7901 (+9.33%).

2018 Avg (December) 11682.0896
2017 Avg (December) 10685.2995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10879.6627 10690.7099 10783.8080
February 10776.4244 10423.4050 10571.9769
March 10730.9746 10248.6596 10507.4976
April 10845.4229 10657.3649 10717.2043
May 11005.5437 10695.6305 10797.2828
June 11274.2577 10949.5199 11119.2052
July 11187.1742 10835.6690 11044.1998
August 11021.8692 10839.0569 10915.1489
September 11359.6702 11020.8134 11234.4263
October 11689.9829 11339.9958 11540.6958
November 12062.1254 11597.7601 11837.0292
December 12103.1534 11461.4690 11682.0896