YEARLY HIGH
0.0807 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0436 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0644 KWD

2018 TRY to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0797 to the December average rate of 0.0572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0807 was down 8.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,036 KWD
2017 Average 4,165 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,181 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,854.88 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0829
0.0448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.0739, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0171 KWD (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0436). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0784).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0817), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-2.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0797
2017 Avg (January) 0.0817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0807 0.0786 0.0797
February 0.0802 0.0784 0.0792
March 0.0789 0.0746 0.0770
April 0.0757 0.0724 0.0739
May 0.0733 0.0635 0.0682
June 0.0676 0.0637 0.0653
July 0.0662 0.0616 0.0635
August 0.0607 0.0436 0.0515
September 0.0504 0.0455 0.0480
October 0.0555 0.0491 0.0522
November 0.0589 0.0550 0.0567
December 0.0585 0.0565 0.0572