YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0026 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 KWD

2018 NPR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0026.

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 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0030 was down 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 KWD
2017 Average 15 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 13 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.12 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0030
0.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0029).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+5.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0030
2017 Avg (January) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
February 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
May 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
June 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
August 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
September 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
November 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
December 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027