2018 KWD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.8933 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

38.4973 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8226 ZAR

2018 KWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 50.8933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 38.4973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3961 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5403 to the December average rate of 47.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.8933 was up 6.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.8881, 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 254,467 ZAR

2017 Average 219,326 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 192,486 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,980.25 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.5888

38.5113

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ZAR 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 40.8855, compared to 46.7597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.8855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.7597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.8944 ZAR (High: 48.5747 / Low: 43.6803). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2268 ZAR (High: 40.0880 / Low: 38.8612).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.8944

March Spread (Stable) ±1.2268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5765 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 48.6657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.6589), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0068 (+11.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 48.6657

2017 Avg (September) 43.6589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.3104	39.5794	40.5403
February	40.5137	38.4973	39.4344
March	40.0880	38.8612	39.5021
April	41.3871	39.4520	40.3301
May	42.2949	40.6040	41.5284
June	45.8399	41.5927	43.9778
July	45.7531	43.3443	44.2201
August	48.5747	43.6803	46.3746
September	50.8933	46.5540	48.6657
October	49.0999	46.7869	47.9323
November	47.5395	44.9193	46.3557
December	48.1597	45.0311	47.0099