2018 KWD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3843 XDR

YEARLY LOW

2.2862 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3354 XDR

2018 KWD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.3843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 2.2862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3127 to the December average rate of 2.3646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3843 was down 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4428, 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 11,922 XDR

2017 Average 11,888 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 11,431 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.75 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3724

2.2890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XDR 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 2.3111, compared to 2.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0417 XDR (High: 2.3332 / Low: 2.2915). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 XDR (High: 2.3598 / Low: 2.3516).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.3655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.3655

2017 Avg (November) 2.3497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3332	2.2915	2.3127
February	2.3081	2.2862	2.2965
March	2.3117	2.2866	2.2960
April	2.3110	2.2882	2.2982
May	2.3436	2.3146	2.3243
June	2.3533	2.3264	2.3388
July	2.3610	2.3376	2.3515
August	2.3660	2.3544	2.3589
September	2.3598	2.3516	2.3556
October	2.3697	2.3562	2.3628
November	2.3843	2.3612	2.3655
December	2.3693	2.3605	2.3646