2018 KWD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1189.1917 MRO

YEARLY LOW

685.8575 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1176.5063 MRO

2018 KWD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1189.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 685.8575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 503.3342 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1180.2260 to the December average rate of 1174.3540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1189.1917 was down 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 1217.1213, 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 5,945,959 MRO

2017 Average 5,932,255 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 3,429,287 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,516,671.15 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1190.3182

1140.6926

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MRO 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 1182.0043, compared to 1171.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1182.0043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1171.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 493.1619 MRO (High: 1179.0194 / Low: 685.8575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6378 MRO (High: 1176.6102 / Low: 1172.9724).

October Spread (Volatile) ±493.1619

December Spread (Stable) ±3.6378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 34.5800 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.5800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1186.1828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1177.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1420 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (March) 1186.1828

2017 Avg (March) 1177.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1185.9052	1171.6868	1180.2260
February	1188.0329	1182.7104	1185.5964
March	1189.1917	1182.2496	1186.1828
April	1188.9238	1175.3465	1184.6352
May	1182.3781	1175.6458	1178.7585
June	1180.2564	1174.4185	1176.6267
July	1179.3272	1172.6481	1176.1342
August	1179.7519	1173.3719	1176.7570
September	1182.1699	1177.9361	1179.4081
October	1179.0194	685.8575	1144.8280
November	1182.4638	1172.7989	1174.5686
December	1176.6102	1172.9724	1174.3540