2018 KWD to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.8648 MVR

YEARLY LOW

50.7003 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.1241 MVR

2018 KWD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 51.8648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 50.7003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1645 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2261 to the December average rate of 50.8383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.8648 was up 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.4938, 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 259,324 MVR

2017 Average 254,380 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 253,501 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,822.68 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.5951

50.7695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MVR 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 51.3526, compared to 50.8955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.3526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.8955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.5933 MVR (High: 51.3915 / Low: 50.7983). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1902 MVR (High: 50.9534 / Low: 50.7632).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5933

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1902

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2870 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 51.4102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.6945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7157 (+1.41%).

2018 Avg (April) 51.4102

2017 Avg (April) 50.6945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.4470	51.0806	51.2261
February	51.6577	51.3392	51.4952
March	51.6430	51.4003	51.5263
April	51.8648	51.3206	51.4102
May	51.5917	51.2634	51.3724
June	51.3503	50.8670	51.0855
July	51.3915	50.7983	50.9605
August	51.0895	50.7788	50.9365
September	51.0732	50.7870	50.9287
October	51.0222	50.7003	50.8625
November	51.2070	50.7557	50.8465
December	50.9534	50.7632	50.8383