2018 KWD to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 823311.9253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 33.1111.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 823278.8142 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6038 to the December average rate of 817401.8195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2432369.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 823311.9253 was up 2268211.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.2962, 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 VEF 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 141202.6911, compared to 695854.9822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 554652.2910 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 469341.8591 VEF (High: 821106.3525 / Low: 351764.4934). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8501 VEF (High: 34.9612 / Low: 33.1111).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1567.7044 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 817570.0542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.2275), the exchange rate shifted by +817535.8266 (+2388532.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9612 | 33.1111 | 33.6038 |
| February | 96649.9146 | 33.3131 | 54526.4038 |
| March | 134423.7989 | 96452.6757 | 121336.9034 |
| April | 222358.1872 | 134085.6320 | 166719.9103 |
| May | 264306.2499 | 228608.2107 | 240347.6169 |
| June | 264606.3360 | 263911.5054 | 264251.7087 |
| July | 352020.3289 | 263557.1975 | 300741.3204 |
| August | 821106.3525 | 351764.4934 | 600016.1321 |
| September | 821638.5335 | 819424.7508 | 820484.1357 |
| October | 820683.2724 | 817607.4080 | 818916.4312 |
| November | 823311.9253 | 816267.1120 | 817570.0542 |
| December | 818972.2367 | 816440.1513 | 817401.8195 |