YEARLY HIGH
0.0806 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0734 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0767 KWD

2018 RON to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0789 to the December average rate of 0.0744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0806 was up 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 403 KWD
2017 Average 375 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 367 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.35 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0800
0.0736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.0782, compared to 0.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 KWD (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0751). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KWD (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0755).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0795) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0719), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+10.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0795
2017 Avg (February) 0.0719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0800 0.0774 0.0789
February 0.0806 0.0785 0.0795
March 0.0802 0.0787 0.0793
April 0.0800 0.0780 0.0790
May 0.0781 0.0751 0.0769
June 0.0765 0.0749 0.0757
July 0.0768 0.0755 0.0761
August 0.0764 0.0738 0.0753
September 0.0766 0.0755 0.0760
October 0.0753 0.0737 0.0747
November 0.0746 0.0734 0.0741
December 0.0752 0.0738 0.0744