2018 SBD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0390 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0368 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0383 KWD

2018 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0387 to the December average rate of 0.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0390 was down 1.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195 KWD

2017 Average 194 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 184 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.77 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0388

0.0375

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SBD 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0368). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0383).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0385) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0385

2017 Avg (May) 0.0386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0389	0.0382	0.0387
February	0.0388	0.0384	0.0387
March	0.0388	0.0384	0.0386
April	0.0388	0.0384	0.0386
May	0.0390	0.0382	0.0385
June	0.0384	0.0379	0.0382
July	0.0385	0.0379	0.0383
August	0.0385	0.0384	0.0384
September	0.0384	0.0383	0.0384
October	0.0384	0.0379	0.0381
November	0.0385	0.0377	0.0380
December	0.0383	0.0368	0.0376