YEARLY HIGH
0.0329 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0316 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 KWD

2018 MAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0329 was up 1.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 KWD
2017 Average 156 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 158 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.30 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0327
0.0318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to KWD 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 0.0324, compared to 0.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0316). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0318).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+7.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0326
2017 Avg (February) 0.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0321 0.0325
February 0.0329 0.0324 0.0326
March 0.0328 0.0325 0.0326
April 0.0327 0.0324 0.0326
May 0.0323 0.0316 0.0320
June 0.0320 0.0316 0.0318
July 0.0321 0.0318 0.0320
August 0.0323 0.0317 0.0320
September 0.0324 0.0320 0.0322
October 0.0321 0.0318 0.0320
November 0.0321 0.0317 0.0320
December 0.0321 0.0317 0.0319