YEARLY HIGH
102.4153 TWD
YEARLY LOW
96.6845 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.7394 TWD

2018 KWD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 102.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 96.6845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7308 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.8568 to the December average rate of 101.2260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.4153 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 106.2310, 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 512,077 TWD
2017 Average 501,499 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 483,422 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,654.16 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

102.2567
96.9179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TWD 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 98.1808, compared to 101.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.1808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.2980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.0112 TWD (High: 101.1274 / Low: 98.1162). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0418 TWD (High: 97.7941 / Low: 96.7523).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0112
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5441 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 101.8118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 100.1372), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6746 (+1.67%).

2018 Avg (October) 101.8118
2017 Avg (October) 100.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.8481 97.0055 97.8568
February 97.9713 96.6845 97.5810
March 97.7941 96.7523 97.3628
April 98.8128 96.7922 97.8985
May 99.5166 98.4686 98.9059
June 101.1274 98.1162 99.4796
July 101.3195 100.2167 100.8649
August 101.7880 100.7047 101.2566
September 101.7380 100.4591 101.3607
October 102.4153 100.8923 101.8118
November 101.8295 100.7536 101.2677
December 101.7659 100.5126 101.2260