YEARLY HIGH
28.8504 NOK
YEARLY LOW
25.4992 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9453 NOK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 144,252 NOK
2017 Average 136,261 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 127,496 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,756.33 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.6527
25.6594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5737
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 28.4032
2017 Avg (December) 27.5262

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