YEARLY HIGH
1720.8415 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1691.6126 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1705.1357 SYP

2018 KWD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1720.8415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1691.6126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2289 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1712.8771 to the December average rate of 1694.1179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1720.8415 was up 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1714.0263, 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 8,604,207 SYP
2017 Average 5,496,956 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 8,458,063 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,144.34 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1720.4096
1691.7277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SYP 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 1712.3579, compared to 1697.9135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.4444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1712.3579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1697.9135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 13.8874 SYP (High: 1705.7181 / Low: 1691.8308). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6273 SYP (High: 1705.5848 / Low: 1700.9575).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.8874
June Spread (Stable) ±4.6273

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 9.6507 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1718.0194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 702.3259), the exchange rate shifted by +1015.6935 (+144.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 1718.0194
2017 Avg (February) 702.3259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1719.7079 1707.4986 1712.8771
February 1720.8415 1715.5373 1718.0194
March 1720.2860 1715.0612 1717.5666
April 1719.4934 1710.9700 1716.0664
May 1710.9993 1701.2374 1706.4158
June 1705.5848 1700.9575 1703.2021
July 1704.2187 1698.7399 1701.2589
August 1701.9160 1696.5027 1699.5067
September 1704.5236 1698.6978 1700.7485
October 1700.9837 1694.6638 1697.4641
November 1705.7181 1691.8308 1694.3848
December 1698.5372 1691.6126 1694.1179