2018 QAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0838 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0822 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0830 KWD

2018 QAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0826 to the December average rate of 0.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0838 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419 KWD

2017 Average 413 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 411 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.13 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0836

0.0822

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QAR 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 0.0826, compared to 0.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0826

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0836 / Low: 0.0822). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0833) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+3.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0833

2017 Avg (October) 0.0808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0830	0.0823	0.0826
February	0.0825	0.0822	0.0823
March	0.0825	0.0822	0.0823
April	0.0827	0.0823	0.0824
May	0.0831	0.0827	0.0829
June	0.0832	0.0829	0.0830
July	0.0833	0.0830	0.0831
August	0.0835	0.0831	0.0833
September	0.0833	0.0830	0.0832
October	0.0838	0.0832	0.0833
November	0.0836	0.0833	0.0835
December	0.0836	0.0822	0.0834