2018 KWD to NOK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 28.8504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 25.4992.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3513 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2974 to the December average rate of 28.4032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.8504 was up 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.5631, 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 NOK 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 26.3620, compared to 27.5286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1666 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.5737 NOK (High: 27.2037 / Low: 25.6300). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5782 NOK (High: 27.0932 / Low: 26.5150).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2651 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 28.4032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.5262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8771 (+3.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2037 | 25.6300 | 26.2974 |
| February | 26.5799 | 25.4992 | 26.1397 |
| March | 26.2602 | 25.6194 | 25.9088 |
| April | 26.6196 | 25.8768 | 26.1443 |
| May | 27.4184 | 26.5176 | 26.8301 |
| June | 27.0932 | 26.5150 | 26.8515 |
| July | 27.1392 | 26.5026 | 26.8604 |
| August | 27.9611 | 27.0006 | 27.5317 |
| September | 27.9006 | 26.7767 | 27.2666 |
| October | 27.7518 | 26.8712 | 27.2230 |
| November | 28.2598 | 27.4814 | 27.8866 |
| December | 28.8504 | 27.9620 | 28.4032 |