YEARLY HIGH
349.3205 XPF
YEARLY LOW
318.2802 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
334.6751 XPF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,746,603 XPF
2017 Average 1,746,364 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,591,401 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,201.39 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

347.7155
320.1407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.7993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.5509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.7200
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4528

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 3.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 345.4176
2017 Avg (November) 336.2166

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