2018 KWD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

460.9412 PKR

YEARLY LOW

365.8266 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

402.1391 PKR

2018 KWD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 460.9412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 365.8266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.1146 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 368.0259 to the December average rate of 457.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 460.9412 was up 25.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 366.7587, 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 2,304,706 PKR

2017 Average 1,735,657 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,829,133 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 475,573.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

466.2617

359.0954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PKR 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 378.9230, compared to 425.3552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.4322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.9230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 425.3552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 35.6685 PKR (High: 440.4049 / Low: 404.7364). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6699 PKR (High: 369.9489 / Low: 368.2790).

October Spread (Volatile) ±35.6685

February Spread (Stable) ±1.6699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.7430 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 457.3312) against the same month in 2017 (average: 359.9865), the exchange rate shifted by +97.3447 (+27.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 457.3312

2017 Avg (December) 359.9865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	369.7716	365.8266	368.0259
February	369.9489	368.2790	369.1900
March	386.2839	367.8782	374.8771
April	386.1677	384.1131	385.3420
May	384.9022	382.3674	383.3249
June	402.4628	382.3434	392.7781
July	426.8360	400.9434	411.5317
August	410.0744	402.8338	406.7887
September	409.1390	406.2817	407.3483
October	440.4049	404.7364	428.3986
November	442.4702	436.9251	440.7328
December	460.9412	441.0460	457.3312