YEARLY HIGH
0.0940 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0895 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0919 KWD

2018 PGK to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0933 to the December average rate of 0.0903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0940 was down 3.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 470 KWD
2017 Average 476 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 448 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.55 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0936
0.0900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.0928, compared to 0.0910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 KWD (High: 0.0940 / Low: 0.0920). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0924 / Low: 0.0918).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-2.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0933
2017 Avg (January) 0.0962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0940 0.0928 0.0933
February 0.0939 0.0924 0.0932
March 0.0940 0.0920 0.0930
April 0.0930 0.0920 0.0925
May 0.0928 0.0917 0.0924
June 0.0930 0.0912 0.0924
July 0.0924 0.0918 0.0921
August 0.0920 0.0913 0.0916
September 0.0918 0.0909 0.0911
October 0.0910 0.0901 0.0906
November 0.0911 0.0902 0.0905
December 0.0909 0.0895 0.0903