2018 KWD to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

157.3796 SDG

YEARLY LOW

23.1408 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

76.9886 SDG

2018 KWD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 157.3796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 23.1408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.2388 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.3204 to the December average rate of 156.5694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 571.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 157.3796 was up 577.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.2446, 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 786,898 SDG

2017 Average 109,362 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 115,704 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 671,194.05 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

170.1109

9.9758

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SDG 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 53.1896, compared to 100.7876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.5980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.1896

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.7876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 97.8154 SDG (High: 157.0665 / Low: 59.2511). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3146 SDG (High: 59.7067 / Low: 59.3921).

October Spread (Volatile) ±97.8154

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4696 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 156.7664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.0912), the exchange rate shifted by +134.6752 (+609.63%).

2018 Avg (November) 156.7664

2017 Avg (November) 22.0912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.4680	23.1408	23.3204
February	60.5790	23.4433	55.7041
March	60.7434	59.9576	60.3132
April	60.6009	59.8100	60.3215
May	60.3295	59.5547	59.8519
June	60.0033	59.4544	59.6268
July	59.6837	59.3064	59.4825
August	59.7067	59.3106	59.4666
September	59.7067	59.3921	59.5196
October	157.0665	59.2511	112.9213
November	157.3796	156.1045	156.7664
December	157.2320	156.2562	156.5694