YEARLY HIGH
0.2218 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1952 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2091 KWD

2018 NZD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.1952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2181 to the December average rate of 0.2069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2218 was down 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 KWD
2017 Average 1,078 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 976 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.53 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2210
0.1959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 0.2152, compared to 0.2030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0095 KWD (High: 0.2213 / Low: 0.2118). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 KWD (High: 0.2072 / Low: 0.2029).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2189
2017 Avg (February) 0.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2211 0.2135 0.2181
February 0.2218 0.2160 0.2189
March 0.2201 0.2154 0.2175
April 0.2213 0.2118 0.2172
May 0.2122 0.2071 0.2098
June 0.2127 0.2042 0.2098
July 0.2072 0.2029 0.2056
August 0.2057 0.1989 0.2019
September 0.2025 0.1974 0.1998
October 0.2000 0.1952 0.1980
November 0.2093 0.2019 0.2059
December 0.2111 0.2035 0.2069