YEARLY HIGH
9.0302 XCD
YEARLY LOW
8.8783 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9477 XCD

2018 KWD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 9.0302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 8.8783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1519 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9878 to the December average rate of 8.8901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0302 was up 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.9871, 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 45,151 XCD
2017 Average 44,545 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 44,391 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.74 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0283
8.8775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XCD 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 8.9858, compared to 8.9097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0738 XCD (High: 8.9521 / Low: 8.8783). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 XCD (High: 8.9501 / Low: 8.9266).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.0158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.8551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1606 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.0158
2017 Avg (February) 8.8551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0240 8.9594 8.9878
February 9.0302 9.0031 9.0158
March 9.0277 9.0002 9.0134
April 9.0235 8.9788 9.0055
May 8.9741 8.9358 8.9546
June 8.9501 8.9266 8.9375
July 8.9402 8.9146 8.9270
August 8.9309 8.9032 8.9179
September 8.9367 8.9126 8.9242
October 8.9263 8.8929 8.9071
November 8.9521 8.8783 8.8918
December 8.9071 8.8796 8.8901