2018 KWD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

391.7667 NPR

YEARLY LOW

335.9631 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

362.0516 NPR

2018 KWD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 391.7667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 335.9631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.8035 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.5615 to the December average rate of 371.8299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 391.7667 was up 9.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 358.9186, 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 1,958,833 NPR

2017 Average 1,716,591 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 1,679,816 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 279,017.70 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

393.0928

333.6041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NPR 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 349.2598, compared to 374.8434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.5836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.2598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 374.8434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 20.6549 NPR (High: 387.0728 / Low: 366.4178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8611 NPR (High: 348.5024 / Low: 345.6412).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.6549

March Spread (Stable) ±2.8611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.9133 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 388.1354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 344.5418), the exchange rate shifted by +43.5936 (+12.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 388.1354

2017 Avg (October) 344.5418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	341.5544	335.9631	338.5615
February	348.0410	339.7969	343.6161
March	348.5024	345.6412	346.9900
April	355.6999	345.2125	350.0947
May	361.8120	353.5256	357.7324
June	363.6122	354.5149	358.5642
July	364.7899	361.1772	362.9288
August	375.0014	361.8832	367.2301
September	384.1552	374.9655	380.7139
October	391.7667	384.0637	388.1354
November	387.0728	366.4178	378.2222
December	378.8656	366.9691	371.8299