2018 TOP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1362 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1296 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1329 KWD

2018 TOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1338 to the December average rate of 0.1335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1362 was down 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 681 KWD

2017 Average 670 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 648 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.05 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1358

0.1303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.1341, compared to 0.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 KWD (High: 0.1361 / Low: 0.1314). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.1312 / Low: 0.1309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.23%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1354

2017 Avg (February) 0.1351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1355	0.1327	0.1338
February	0.1362	0.1345	0.1354
March	0.1357	0.1338	0.1349
April	0.1362	0.1334	0.1350
May	0.1361	0.1314	0.1333
June	0.1331	0.1313	0.1323
July	0.1313	0.1296	0.1308
August	0.1314	0.1310	0.1312
September	0.1312	0.1309	0.1311
October	0.1321	0.1311	0.1316
November	0.1329	0.1318	0.1325
December	0.1351	0.1324	0.1335