YEARLY HIGH
109.5145 UYU
YEARLY LOW
93.9210 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.5789 UYU

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 547,572 UYU
2017 Average 472,243 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 469,605 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,967.49 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

109.8319
92.8941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.1559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.0019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.4480
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 108.2984
2017 Avg (September) 95.9992

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