2018 KWD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 349.3205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 318.2802.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0403 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 325.3213 to the December average rate of 345.0289, 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 349.3205 was down 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 373.0247, 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 XPF 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 327.7993, compared to 341.5509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7516 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 11.7200 XPF (High: 341.9752 / Low: 330.2552). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4528 XPF (High: 338.9072 / Low: 335.4543).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.0080 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 345.4176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 336.2166), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2010 (+2.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 331.8165 | 320.1975 | 325.3213 |
| February | 326.6391 | 318.2802 | 322.4386 |
| March | 324.6679 | 319.7885 | 322.6630 |
| April | 328.1665 | 321.3444 | 323.9462 |
| May | 341.9752 | 330.2552 | 334.4826 |
| June | 341.6398 | 334.5830 | 337.9443 |
| July | 338.9072 | 335.4543 | 337.0705 |
| August | 346.8293 | 336.7724 | 341.2283 |
| September | 340.7343 | 334.8736 | 338.2203 |
| October | 347.0416 | 339.9193 | 342.3401 |
| November | 349.3205 | 342.7112 | 345.4176 |
| December | 346.8336 | 342.2502 | 345.0289 |