2018 KWD to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

368.2254 VUV

YEARLY LOW

343.4036 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

357.2351 VUV

2018 KWD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 368.2254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 343.4036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.8218 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 350.0031 to the December average rate of 364.6052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 368.2254 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 365.3886, 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 1,841,127 VUV

2017 Average 1,762,291 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 1,717,018 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,108.93 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

367.5195

348.4107

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to VUV 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 352.8325, compared to 361.6377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 352.8325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.6377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 11.5968 VUV (High: 355.3525 / Low: 343.7557). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9667 VUV (High: 358.7831 / Low: 357.8164).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.5968

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.4789 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 365.9271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 349.3001), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6270 (+4.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 365.9271

2017 Avg (October) 349.3001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	352.6337	343.4036	350.0031
February	355.3525	343.7557	350.1297
March	355.0316	348.6432	351.6466
April	354.9511	349.7523	352.7815
May	360.1655	354.0647	356.8188
June	361.0997	352.4569	355.6152
July	360.9307	356.2337	358.5377
August	358.5507	357.4380	358.0290
September	358.7831	357.8164	358.2790
October	368.2254	358.3175	365.9271
November	367.2029	362.3957	364.4483
December	366.3571	361.3307	364.6052