YEARLY HIGH
29.2538 SVC
YEARLY LOW
28.6219 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9679 SVC

2018 KWD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 29.2538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 28.6219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6319 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0934 to the December average rate of 28.7829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.2538 was up 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.2248, 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 146,269 SVC
2017 Average 144,182 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 143,109 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,159.46 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.2386
28.7321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SVC 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 29.0934, compared to 28.8425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3883 SVC (High: 29.2538 / Low: 28.8655). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0837 SVC (High: 28.9475 / Low: 28.8638).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3883
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0837

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 0.1585 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 29.0934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.6403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4531 (+1.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 29.0934
2017 Avg (January) 28.6403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.2538 28.8655 29.0934
February 29.2425 29.1434 29.1964
March 29.2341 29.0893 29.1787
April 29.2221 29.0421 29.1540
May 29.1338 28.9183 28.9955
June 29.0121 28.8851 28.9424
July 28.9911 28.8526 28.9055
August 28.9356 28.7603 28.8621
September 28.9475 28.8638 28.8992
October 28.9073 28.6774 28.8309
November 28.8412 28.6219 28.7743
December 28.8515 28.7401 28.7829