YEARLY HIGH
24.9534 SRD
YEARLY LOW
24.4106 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.7067 SRD

2018 KWD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 24.9534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 24.4106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5428 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8125 to the December average rate of 24.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.9534 was up 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.9020, 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 124,767 SRD
2017 Average 123,406 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 122,053 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,713.80 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.9514
24.4951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SRD 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 24.8266, compared to 24.5869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2806 SRD (High: 24.6913 / Low: 24.4106). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 SRD (High: 24.7319 / Low: 24.6670).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2806
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1407 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 24.9134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.6936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2198 (+0.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 24.9134
2017 Avg (February) 24.6936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9362 24.7246 24.8125
February 24.9534 24.8784 24.9134
March 24.9463 24.8705 24.9069
April 24.9348 24.8112 24.8851
May 24.7983 24.6923 24.7444
June 24.7319 24.6670 24.6972
July 24.6913 24.4106 24.6332
August 24.6459 24.5694 24.6100
September 24.6619 24.5954 24.6272
October 24.6332 24.5409 24.5802
November 24.7026 24.5007 24.5376
December 24.5803 24.5043 24.5331