2018 KWD to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

179.3625 PHP

YEARLY LOW

165.1137 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

174.3466 PHP

2018 KWD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 179.3625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 165.1137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2487 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.0159 to the December average rate of 173.6651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 179.3625 was up 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 172.1010, 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 896,812 PHP

2017 Average 830,492 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 825,569 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,243.64 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

179.1968

166.9995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PHP 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 172.8265, compared to 175.8668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.8265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.8668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.4260 PHP (High: 171.5397 / Low: 165.1137). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8440 PHP (High: 175.0086 / Low: 173.1646).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.4260

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.1145 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 178.1803) against the same month in 2017 (average: 169.1171), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0633 (+5.36%).

2018 Avg (September) 178.1803

2017 Avg (September) 169.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	171.5397	165.1137	168.0159
February	174.7840	170.9205	173.0641
March	175.0086	173.1646	173.7987
April	175.0387	171.4982	173.3731
May	174.3432	171.3232	173.1432
June	177.3533	173.2650	175.5639
July	177.2156	175.0377	176.2730
August	176.6218	174.5276	175.7524
September	179.3625	176.6230	178.1803
October	178.8555	175.7817	177.7222
November	175.3074	171.5704	173.6077
December	175.0581	171.9135	173.6651