2018 KWD to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6328 SHP

YEARLY LOW

2.3254 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4821 SHP

2018 KWD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.6328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 2.3254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3073 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4071 to the December average rate of 2.5966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6328 was down 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7190, 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 13,164 SHP

2017 Average 12,798 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 11,627 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536.70 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6193

2.3475

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SHP 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 2.4170, compared to 2.5472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1125 SHP (High: 2.4565 / Low: 2.3440). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 SHP (High: 2.5335 / Low: 2.4879).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1125

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.5966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1260 (+5.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.5966

2017 Avg (December) 2.4706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4565	2.3440	2.4071
February	2.4262	2.3390	2.3882
March	2.4226	2.3447	2.3875
April	2.4129	2.3254	2.3702
May	2.4946	2.4400	2.4609
June	2.5286	2.4652	2.4878
July	2.5335	2.4879	2.5071
August	2.5969	2.5169	2.5644
September	2.5677	2.4904	2.5324
October	2.5901	2.4949	2.5321
November	2.5796	2.5089	2.5506
December	2.6328	2.5727	2.5966