YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0348 KWD

2018 SEK to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0382 was up 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191 KWD
2017 Average 178 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 165 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.40 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0378
0.0330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.0359, compared to 0.0337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0021 KWD (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0361). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0333).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+8.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0373
2017 Avg (February) 0.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0366 0.0374
February 0.0382 0.0361 0.0373
March 0.0367 0.0358 0.0364
April 0.0361 0.0344 0.0355
May 0.0351 0.0337 0.0345
June 0.0351 0.0335 0.0343
July 0.0347 0.0337 0.0343
August 0.0344 0.0329 0.0334
September 0.0345 0.0331 0.0338
October 0.0340 0.0331 0.0335
November 0.0338 0.0333 0.0335
December 0.0340 0.0334 0.0336