YEARLY HIGH
0.0226 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 KWD

2018 SCR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0216 to the December average rate of 0.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0226 was down 4.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 KWD
2017 Average 112 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 105 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.41 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0225
0.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0221, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0214). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0223).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0227), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0220
2017 Avg (February) 0.0227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0221 0.0212 0.0216
February 0.0226 0.0214 0.0220
March 0.0223 0.0213 0.0220
April 0.0224 0.0218 0.0223
May 0.0225 0.0215 0.0224
June 0.0225 0.0223 0.0224
July 0.0224 0.0223 0.0223
August 0.0223 0.0222 0.0223
September 0.0223 0.0211 0.0222
October 0.0223 0.0218 0.0222
November 0.0223 0.0221 0.0223
December 0.0223 0.0218 0.0222