YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0091 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0099 KWD

2018 UYU to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0106 was down 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53 KWD
2017 Average 53 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 46 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.58 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0107
0.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0103, compared to 0.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 KWD (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0106) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.92%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0106
2017 Avg (April) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
February 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
March 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
April 0.0106 0.0106 0.0106
May 0.0106 0.0096 0.0100
June 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
July 0.0099 0.0096 0.0097
August 0.0101 0.0094 0.0097
September 0.0094 0.0091 0.0092
October 0.0093 0.0092 0.0092
November 0.0095 0.0092 0.0093
December 0.0095 0.0094 0.0094