2018 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5821 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.3216 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4181 SAR

2018 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 12.5821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 12.3216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2605 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4721 to the December average rate of 12.3409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5821 was up 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4710, 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 62,911 SAR

2017 Average 61,815 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,608 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,302.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.5280

12.3239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SAR 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 12.4704, compared to 12.3658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1820 SAR (High: 12.5821 / Low: 12.4001). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 SAR (High: 12.4019 / Low: 12.3663).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1820

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 0.0658 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 12.4304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.3357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0947 (+0.77%).

2018 Avg (May) 12.4304

2017 Avg (May) 12.3357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5219	12.4334	12.4721
February	12.5312	12.4937	12.5110
March	12.5258	12.4899	12.5077
April	12.5190	12.4596	12.4962
May	12.5821	12.4001	12.4304
June	12.4834	12.3872	12.4046
July	12.4064	12.3705	12.3880
August	12.3930	12.3557	12.3759
September	12.4019	12.3663	12.3848
October	12.3858	12.3435	12.3619
November	12.4273	12.3216	12.3434
December	12.3635	12.3248	12.3409