YEARLY HIGH
107.4019 NIO
YEARLY LOW
102.0373 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.8217 NIO

2018 KWD to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 107.4019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 102.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3645 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.9663 to the December average rate of 106.7040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.4019 was up 4.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 102.4877, 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 537,009 NIO
2017 Average 494,361 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 510,187 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,822.70 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

107.0778
102.5925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NIO 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 103.8557, compared to 105.7877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.8557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.7877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.0456 NIO (High: 104.0829 / Low: 102.0373). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5962 NIO (High: 106.4916 / Low: 105.8954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0456
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 106.7040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 102.0974), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6066 (+4.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 106.7040
2017 Avg (December) 102.0974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.0829 102.0373 102.9663
February 104.4180 103.5312 103.9269
March 104.3759 103.5801 103.9162
April 104.3213 103.4474 103.9710
May 104.3841 103.5096 103.9132
June 104.8119 104.1113 104.4405
July 105.3700 104.2941 104.7612
August 105.5887 104.7748 105.2010
September 106.7260 105.4117 105.8036
October 106.4212 105.4902 106.0213
November 106.4916 105.8954 106.2350
December 107.4019 106.3431 106.7040