YEARLY HIGH
30.3661 SEK
YEARLY LOW
26.1704 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7874 SEK

2018 KWD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 30.3661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 26.1704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1957 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7574 to the December average rate of 29.7311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.3661 was up 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.9349, 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 151,831 SEK
2017 Average 140,760 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 130,852 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,978.43 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.2526
26.4397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SEK 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 27.9039, compared to 29.6709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.5066 SEK (High: 27.6771 / Low: 26.1704). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4682 SEK (High: 30.0676 / Low: 29.5994).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5066
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3488 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 29.9349) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.7679), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1670 (+11.83%).

2018 Avg (August) 29.9349
2017 Avg (August) 26.7679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3220 26.2501 26.7574
February 27.6771 26.1704 26.8470
March 27.9073 27.2244 27.4859
April 29.0607 27.6670 28.2020
May 29.6623 28.5005 29.0049
June 29.8646 28.4833 29.1264
July 29.6386 28.8109 29.1500
August 30.3661 29.0954 29.9349
September 30.2278 28.9943 29.5861
October 30.1982 29.3988 29.8140
November 30.0676 29.5994 29.8092
December 29.9401 29.4444 29.7311