2018 SGD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2295 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.2187 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2239 KWD

2018 SGD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.2295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.2187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2275 to the December average rate of 0.2217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2295 was up 1.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,147 KWD

2017 Average 1,099 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,094 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.56 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2288

0.2191

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SGD 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 0.2267, compared to 0.2212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0058 KWD (High: 0.2269 / Low: 0.2210). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.2228 / Low: 0.2210).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2275) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+6.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2275

2017 Avg (January) 0.2137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2295	0.2253	0.2275
February	0.2290	0.2253	0.2271
March	0.2292	0.2266	0.2280
April	0.2292	0.2262	0.2280
May	0.2265	0.2237	0.2254
June	0.2269	0.2210	0.2243
July	0.2232	0.2209	0.2222
August	0.2224	0.2198	0.2214
September	0.2220	0.2196	0.2208
October	0.2212	0.2187	0.2199
November	0.2221	0.2198	0.2210
December	0.2228	0.2210	0.2217