2018 ZAR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0260 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0196 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0230 KWD

2018 ZAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0260 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,299 KWD

2017 Average 1,141 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 982 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.35 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0258

0.0201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.0245, compared to 0.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0023 KWD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0206). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0249).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+9.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0254

2017 Avg (February) 0.0232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0253	0.0242	0.0247
February	0.0260	0.0247	0.0254
March	0.0257	0.0249	0.0253
April	0.0253	0.0242	0.0248
May	0.0246	0.0236	0.0241
June	0.0240	0.0218	0.0228
July	0.0231	0.0219	0.0226
August	0.0229	0.0206	0.0216
September	0.0215	0.0196	0.0206
October	0.0214	0.0204	0.0209
November	0.0223	0.0210	0.0216
December	0.0222	0.0208	0.0213