YEARLY HIGH
19810.9357 PYG
YEARLY LOW
18163.9254 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
18977.9813 PYG

2018 KWD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 19810.9357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 18163.9254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1647.0103 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18777.2179 to the December average rate of 19494.3619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19810.9357 was up 4.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 19017.0584, 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 99,054,678 PYG
2017 Average 92,848,696 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 90,819,627 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,235,051.41 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19730.5941
18285.8196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PYG 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 18640.9605, compared to 19315.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 674.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18640.9605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19315.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 560.3009 PYG (High: 18954.1374 / Low: 18393.8365). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 141.5545 PYG (High: 18532.1676 / Low: 18390.6131).

May Spread (Volatile) ±560.3009
April Spread (Stable) ±141.5545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 270.6793 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -270.6793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 19610.1962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18776.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +834.1780 (+4.44%).

2018 Avg (October) 19610.1962
2017 Avg (October) 18776.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18943.4532 18511.1559 18777.2179
February 18904.1592 18554.8671 18676.8968
March 18589.8228 18163.9254 18406.2175
April 18532.1676 18390.6131 18474.0077
May 18954.1374 18393.8365 18674.9101
June 19030.5658 18700.7197 18836.5128
July 18989.9520 18813.8349 18885.3060
August 19329.5133 18922.5922 19032.1641
September 19481.8323 19213.8902 19329.3641
October 19810.9357 19400.3223 19610.1962
November 19749.6474 19357.2150 19538.6207
December 19708.1285 19405.1378 19494.3619