2018 KWD to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 116.2047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 106.9036.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3010 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.6087 to the December average rate of 113.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 116.2047 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 118.0308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KWD to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 111.5985, compared to 113.6397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0412 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 5.0735 MUR (High: 111.9771 / Low: 106.9036). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2038 MUR (High: 113.9561 / Low: 112.7523).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0326 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 114.2893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.4602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1709 (-0.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 111.4182 | 107.7610 | 109.6087 |
| February | 111.9771 | 106.9036 | 108.8165 |
| March | 111.2048 | 108.9927 | 110.2820 |
| April | 113.3117 | 110.7741 | 112.2420 |
| May | 115.2464 | 113.2459 | 114.3527 |
| June | 116.2047 | 112.2573 | 114.2893 |
| July | 114.9745 | 112.3687 | 113.6811 |
| August | 115.1060 | 112.7896 | 113.8496 |
| September | 113.9561 | 112.7523 | 113.4396 |
| October | 114.5767 | 113.1893 | 113.8290 |
| November | 115.0333 | 113.4207 | 114.0357 |
| December | 113.7637 | 112.1457 | 113.0031 |