YEARLY HIGH
0.0432 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 KWD

2018 SDG to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0429 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0432 was down 9.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216 KWD
2017 Average 229 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 32 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.30 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0465
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0261 KWD (High: 0.0427 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0064).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0475), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-9.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0429
2017 Avg (January) 0.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0432 0.0426 0.0429
February 0.0427 0.0165 0.0192
March 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
April 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
May 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
June 0.0168 0.0167 0.0168
July 0.0169 0.0168 0.0168
August 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
September 0.0168 0.0167 0.0168
October 0.0169 0.0064 0.0110
November 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
December 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064