YEARLY HIGH
0.0197 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0196 KWD

2018 MVR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0197 was down 7.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99 KWD
2017 Average 98 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 96 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.21 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0197
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0196).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 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 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.22%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0197
2017 Avg (October) 0.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
February 0.0195 0.0194 0.0194
March 0.0195 0.0194 0.0194
April 0.0195 0.0193 0.0195
May 0.0195 0.0194 0.0195
June 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
July 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
August 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
September 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
October 0.0197 0.0196 0.0197
November 0.0197 0.0195 0.0197
December 0.0197 0.0196 0.0197