YEARLY HIGH
0.0379 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0374 KWD

2018 MOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0373 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0379 was down 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189 KWD
2017 Average 189 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 185 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.32 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0378
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0372).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0377
2017 Avg (November) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0376 0.0371 0.0373
February 0.0373 0.0372 0.0372
March 0.0372 0.0370 0.0371
April 0.0373 0.0370 0.0371
May 0.0374 0.0372 0.0373
June 0.0375 0.0373 0.0374
July 0.0375 0.0373 0.0375
August 0.0376 0.0374 0.0375
September 0.0377 0.0374 0.0375
October 0.0378 0.0375 0.0376
November 0.0379 0.0376 0.0377
December 0.0378 0.0376 0.0377