YEARLY HIGH
9.8044 TND
YEARLY LOW
7.9005 TND
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7220 TND

2018 KWD to TND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to TND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 9.8044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 7.9005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9038 TND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1322 to the December average rate of 9.6768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8044 was up 17.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.3775, 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 49,022 TND
2017 Average 39,717 TND
Yearly Trough Low 39,503 TND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,519.25 TND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.8455
7.8220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TND 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 8.1896, compared to 9.2545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3892 TND (High: 8.5048 / Low: 8.1156). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1293 TND (High: 9.2504 / Low: 9.1211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3892
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1416 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 9.6768) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.2411), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4358 (+17.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 9.6768
2017 Avg (December) 8.2411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3357 7.9658 8.1322
February 8.0908 7.9005 7.9906
March 8.1446 7.9222 8.0149
April 8.2850 7.9479 8.0900
May 8.5048 8.1156 8.3511
June 8.7066 8.4519 8.5588
July 8.8917 8.6295 8.7090
August 9.1725 8.8791 9.0564
September 9.2504 9.1211 9.1768
October 9.4767 9.2612 9.3578
November 9.6057 9.4174 9.5502
December 9.8044 9.6043 9.6768