YEARLY HIGH
96.5207 UAH
YEARLY LOW
86.1723 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.0432 UAH

2018 KWD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 96.5207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 86.1723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3484 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.7246 to the December average rate of 91.2667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 96.5207 was up 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 93.2865, 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 482,603 UAH
2017 Average 438,374 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 430,861 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,741.90 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

95.5214
85.9598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to UAH 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 88.9550, compared to 91.1313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.9550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.1313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.3802 UAH (High: 93.3533 / Low: 88.9731). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1662 UAH (High: 87.3709 / Low: 86.2047).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3802
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.1533 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 94.7246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.1906), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5340 (+6.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 94.7246
2017 Avg (January) 89.1906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.5207 92.6815 94.7246
February 92.9439 89.1277 90.5713
March 89.9483 86.3713 87.7259
April 88.4523 86.3332 87.1832
May 87.3709 86.2047 86.7566
June 87.5153 86.1723 86.7687
July 88.6504 86.4912 87.1342
August 93.3533 88.9731 90.8154
September 94.0239 92.5991 93.1083
October 93.3278 92.0222 92.5896
November 93.0986 90.6848 91.8735
December 93.0625 90.0688 91.2667