2018 KWD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.0017 MOP

YEARLY LOW

26.3865 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.7256 MOP

2018 KWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 27.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 26.3865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6152 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7797 to the December average rate of 26.5086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.0017 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.9190, 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 135,008 MOP

2017 Average 132,260 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 131,933 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,075.80 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.9786

26.4658

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MOP 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 26.8417, compared to 26.6094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3381 MOP (High: 26.9230 / Low: 26.5849). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 MOP (High: 26.9179 / Low: 26.8395).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3381

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 26.9309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.1829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7480 (+2.86%).

2018 Avg (March) 26.9309

2017 Avg (March) 26.1829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.9230	26.5849	26.7797
February	26.9179	26.8395	26.8822
March	27.0017	26.8560	26.9309
April	26.9956	26.8347	26.9359
May	26.9151	26.7067	26.7882
June	26.7945	26.6782	26.7334
July	26.7872	26.6557	26.6985
August	26.7341	26.5802	26.6693
September	26.7177	26.5562	26.6613
October	26.6601	26.4670	26.6007
November	26.5809	26.3865	26.5181
December	26.6096	26.4268	26.5086