2018 KWD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1920.1868 XOF

YEARLY LOW

1749.5609 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1839.6824 XOF

2018 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1920.1868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1749.5609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 170.6259 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1788.2651 to the December average rate of 1896.5959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1920.1868 was down 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 2049.2628, 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 9,600,934 XOF

2017 Average 9,595,088 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 8,747,804 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 853,129.52 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1911.3642

1759.7878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XOF 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 1801.8866, compared to 1877.4781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.5915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1801.8866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1877.4781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 64.4238 XOF (High: 1879.8103 / Low: 1815.3865). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.9798 XOF (High: 1862.9454 / Low: 1843.9656).

May Spread (Volatile) ±64.4238

July Spread (Stable) ±18.9798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 16.5345 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1898.7328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1848.1558), the exchange rate shifted by +50.5770 (+2.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 1898.7328

2017 Avg (November) 1848.1558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1823.9684	1760.1000	1788.2651
February	1795.5088	1749.5609	1772.4192
March	1784.6733	1757.8516	1773.6524
April	1803.9050	1766.4043	1780.7063
May	1879.8103	1815.3865	1838.6241
June	1877.9667	1839.1760	1857.6526
July	1862.9454	1843.9656	1852.8497
August	1906.4926	1851.2110	1875.7043
September	1872.9889	1840.7731	1859.1699
October	1907.6597	1868.5091	1881.8161
November	1920.1868	1883.8562	1898.7328
December	1906.5163	1881.3216	1896.5959