2018 KWD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5715 SGD

YEARLY LOW

4.3581 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4663 SGD

2018 KWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 4.3581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2134 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3955 to the December average rate of 4.5100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5715 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7418, 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 22,858 SGD

2017 Average 22,754 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 21,790 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.12 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5635

4.3691

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SGD 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 4.4112, compared to 4.5214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1163 SGD (High: 4.5242 / Low: 4.4079). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 SGD (High: 4.5250 / Low: 4.4883).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1163

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.5473) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0483 (+1.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.5473

2017 Avg (October) 4.4991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.4388	4.3581	4.3955
February	4.4391	4.3663	4.4033
March	4.4129	4.3623	4.3864
April	4.4206	4.3639	4.3853
May	4.4710	4.4158	4.4374
June	4.5242	4.4079	4.4591
July	4.5263	4.4798	4.5014
August	4.5493	4.4969	4.5173
September	4.5533	4.5035	4.5282
October	4.5715	4.5218	4.5473
November	4.5499	4.5019	4.5241
December	4.5250	4.4883	4.5100