2018 KWD to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 109.5145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 93.9210.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5935 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.0046 to the December average rate of 105.9999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 109.5145 was up 11.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.2782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KWD to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 97.1559, compared to 106.0019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8461 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.4480 UYU (High: 104.0490 / Low: 94.6010). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7390 UYU (High: 95.0905 / Low: 94.3515).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2719 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 108.2984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 95.9992), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2992 (+12.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95.6689 | 94.4229 | 95.0046 |
| February | 96.4732 | 94.6202 | 95.1934 |
| March | 95.0905 | 94.3515 | 94.6723 |
| April | 94.7495 | 93.9210 | 94.3056 |
| May | 104.0490 | 94.6010 | 100.0128 |
| June | 104.8510 | 102.4675 | 103.7466 |
| July | 104.4610 | 100.8815 | 103.0414 |
| August | 106.4142 | 99.1901 | 102.9797 |
| September | 109.5145 | 106.0389 | 108.2984 |
| October | 109.1767 | 107.9908 | 108.4205 |
| November | 108.1538 | 105.4667 | 107.2719 |
| December | 106.8124 | 105.2184 | 105.9999 |