YEARLY HIGH
12.6280 PLN
YEARLY LOW
11.0810 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9538 PLN

2018 KWD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 12.6280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11.0810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5470 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3429 to the December average rate of 12.4046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.6280 was down 8.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.7794, 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 63,140 PLN
2017 Average 62,194 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 55,405 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,734.83 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.5641
11.1428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PLN 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 11.5969, compared to 12.3106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6345 PLN (High: 12.4216 / Low: 11.7872). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1901 PLN (High: 12.4925 / Low: 12.3024).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6345
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0817 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 12.3539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3457 (+2.88%).

2018 Avg (October) 12.3539
2017 Avg (October) 12.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6542 11.0893 11.3429
February 11.4310 11.0810 11.2612
March 11.5076 11.2561 11.3832
April 11.6553 11.1842 11.3827
May 12.4216 11.7872 12.0137
June 12.4735 11.9857 12.1976
July 12.4898 12.0416 12.2150
August 12.5605 12.0674 12.2544
September 12.3270 12.0156 12.1903
October 12.6280 12.2183 12.3539
November 12.6035 12.3536 12.4456
December 12.4925 12.3024 12.4046