2018 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1692 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.9330 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0557 QAR

2018 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 12.1692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 11.9330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2362 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1058 to the December average rate of 11.9957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1692 was down 6.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.9716, 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 60,846 QAR

2017 Average 60,611 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,665 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,181.13 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.1639

11.9585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 12.1059, compared to 12.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1059

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2022 QAR (High: 12.1692 / Low: 11.9670). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 QAR (High: 12.0579 / Low: 12.0263).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2022

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0692 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.9957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1537 (-1.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.9957

2017 Avg (December) 12.1494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.1579	12.0521	12.1058
February	12.1659	12.1196	12.1468
March	12.1629	12.1270	12.1449
April	12.1541	12.0973	12.1330
May	12.0903	12.0388	12.0638
June	12.0579	12.0263	12.0413
July	12.0447	12.0105	12.0269
August	12.0339	11.9695	12.0115
September	12.0472	12.0088	12.0245
October	12.0259	11.9330	11.9979
November	11.9979	11.9613	11.9756
December	12.1692	11.9670	11.9957