YEARLY HIGH
27789.5546 SLL
YEARLY LOW
20797.7107 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
25536.3561 SLL

2018 KWD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 27789.5546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 20797.7107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6991.8439 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25491.5234 to the December average rate of 27598.9631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27789.5546 was up 9.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 25394.4065, 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 138,947,773 SLL
2017 Average 123,221,126 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 103,988,554 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,959,219.34 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28363.8625
20455.2528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SLL 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 25135.8800, compared to 25936.8321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 800.9521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25135.8800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25936.8321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6211.2798 SLL (High: 27725.8217 / Low: 21514.5419). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.7515 SLL (High: 27743.7915 / Low: 27669.0400).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6211.2798
September Spread (Stable) ±74.7515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3097.3227 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3097.3227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 27604.0063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25277.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +2326.6616 (+9.20%).

2018 Avg (November) 27604.0063
2017 Avg (November) 25277.3447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25687.7289 25392.3557 25491.5234
February 25805.9324 25518.4401 25599.1462
March 25851.5840 25520.4025 25601.2055
April 25839.6724 25526.1604 25640.0799
May 25904.9943 25453.1268 25790.3239
June 25918.3396 20825.6697 22693.0013
July 21530.1892 20797.7107 21114.3036
August 27725.8217 21514.5419 23947.0322
September 27743.7915 27669.0400 27704.8117
October 27711.5358 27607.6749 27651.8759
November 27789.5546 27562.4179 27604.0063
December 27651.9871 27566.4931 27598.9631