YEARLY HIGH
11.1607 PEN
YEARLY LOW
10.6254 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8793 PEN

2018 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 11.1607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 10.6254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5354 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6952 to the December average rate of 11.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1607 was down 0.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2314, 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 55,804 PEN
2017 Average 53,740 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 53,127 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,676.79 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.1398
10.6547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PEN 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 10.7994, compared to 10.9592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2152 PEN (High: 10.9295 / Low: 10.7143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 PEN (High: 11.1267 / Low: 11.0668).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2152
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0760 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.0677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3216 (+2.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.0677
2017 Avg (December) 10.7462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7449 10.6254 10.6952
February 10.9295 10.7143 10.8383
March 10.9155 10.7361 10.8395
April 10.8093 10.7212 10.7635
May 10.9178 10.7962 10.8441
June 10.8439 10.7768 10.8158
July 10.8801 10.7823 10.8205
August 10.9474 10.7759 10.8571
September 11.0160 10.8628 10.9282
October 11.0777 10.9002 10.9821
November 11.1267 11.0668 11.0994
December 11.1607 10.9872 11.0677