YEARLY HIGH
5.1218 NZD
YEARLY LOW
4.5096 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7879 NZD

2018 KWD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 5.1218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.5096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6122 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5851 to the December average rate of 4.8346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1218 was up 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8680, 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 25,609 NZD
2017 Average 23,199 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 22,548 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,061.13 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.1004
4.5191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NZD 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 4.6483, compared to 4.9275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2018 NZD (High: 4.7212 / Low: 4.5194). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0979 NZD (High: 4.6418 / Low: 4.5439).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1955 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 5.0520) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3545 (+7.55%).

2018 Avg (October) 5.0520
2017 Avg (October) 4.6975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6835 4.5219 4.5851
February 4.6305 4.5096 4.5675
March 4.6418 4.5439 4.5988
April 4.7212 4.5194 4.6044
May 4.8277 4.7130 4.7664
June 4.8961 4.7010 4.7677
July 4.9274 4.8263 4.8644
August 5.0270 4.8626 4.9522
September 5.0663 4.9393 5.0053
October 5.1218 4.9989 5.0520
November 4.9533 4.7788 4.8564
December 4.9131 4.7373 4.8346