2018 KWD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 27.1487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 25.6486.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5001 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8370 to the December average rate of 26.5907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.1487 was up 3.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.3036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KWD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.9445, compared to 26.2238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2793 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.0148 SBD (High: 27.1487 / Low: 26.1339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0703 SBD (High: 26.0875 / Low: 26.0172).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1004 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 26.5907) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.7516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8391 (+3.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1732 | 25.6862 | 25.8370 |
| February | 26.0199 | 25.7453 | 25.8719 |
| March | 26.0211 | 25.7996 | 25.9097 |
| April | 26.0272 | 25.7844 | 25.9379 |
| May | 26.1730 | 25.6486 | 25.9452 |
| June | 26.3669 | 26.0402 | 26.1655 |
| July | 26.3944 | 25.9645 | 26.1330 |
| August | 26.0706 | 25.9897 | 26.0326 |
| September | 26.0875 | 26.0172 | 26.0508 |
| October | 26.4144 | 26.0536 | 26.2210 |
| November | 26.5129 | 25.9512 | 26.3145 |
| December | 27.1487 | 26.1339 | 26.5907 |