YEARLY HIGH
13.6333 RON
YEARLY LOW
12.4038 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0534 RON

2018 KWD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 13.6333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 12.4038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2294 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6803 to the December average rate of 13.4438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.6333 was down 3.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1767, 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 68,166 RON
2017 Average 66,741 RON
Yearly Trough Low 62,019 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,147.23 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5812
12.4878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to RON 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 12.7893, compared to 13.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5055 RON (High: 13.3160 / Low: 12.8105). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1920 RON (High: 13.2522 / Low: 13.0602).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1920

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.4901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4398 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.4901
2017 Avg (November) 13.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9186 12.5040 12.6803
February 12.7466 12.4038 12.5789
March 12.6986 12.4657 12.6058
April 12.8186 12.4930 12.6514
May 13.3160 12.8105 13.0116
June 13.3549 13.0748 13.2078
July 13.2450 13.0176 13.1374
August 13.5575 13.0814 13.2809
September 13.2522 13.0602 13.1635
October 13.5640 13.2830 13.3893
November 13.6333 13.4061 13.4901
December 13.5474 13.3039 13.4438