2018 KWD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.3945 SCR

YEARLY LOW

44.2843 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.0861 SCR

2018 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 47.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 44.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1102 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2699 to the December average rate of 44.9835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.3945 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.8965, 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 236,972 SCR

2017 Average 223,885 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 221,421 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,550.95 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.4289

44.5214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR 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 45.2467, compared to 44.9255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2467

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.4975 SCR (High: 47.3945 / Low: 44.8970). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2009 SCR (High: 44.8653 / Low: 44.6644).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4975

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8494 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 45.0797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.2162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1365 (-0.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 45.0797

2017 Avg (September) 45.2162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.0823	45.2567	46.2699
February	46.7212	44.2843	45.4205
March	47.0413	44.8036	45.5054
April	45.8792	44.6965	44.8996
May	46.5474	44.4671	44.7045
June	44.8762	44.5001	44.6804
July	44.8653	44.6644	44.7455
August	44.9709	44.7669	44.8472
September	47.3945	44.8970	45.0797
October	45.7942	44.8096	44.9824
November	45.2731	44.7986	44.9147
December	45.8640	44.8344	44.9835