YEARLY HIGH
0.0349 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0342 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0345 KWD

2018 SVC to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0344 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0349 was down 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175 KWD
2017 Average 173 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 171 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.77 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0348
0.0342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.0344, compared to 0.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0348
2017 Avg (November) 0.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0346 0.0342 0.0344
February 0.0343 0.0342 0.0343
March 0.0344 0.0342 0.0343
April 0.0344 0.0342 0.0343
May 0.0346 0.0343 0.0345
June 0.0346 0.0345 0.0346
July 0.0347 0.0345 0.0346
August 0.0348 0.0346 0.0346
September 0.0346 0.0345 0.0346
October 0.0349 0.0346 0.0347
November 0.0349 0.0347 0.0348
December 0.0348 0.0347 0.0347