YEARLY HIGH
0.0202 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0157 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 KWD

2017 ARS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0202 was down 14.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101 KWD
2016 Average 103 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 79 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.09 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0201
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0190).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-5.29%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0199
2016 Avg (April) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0190 0.0192
February 0.0199 0.0193 0.0196
March 0.0200 0.0195 0.0197
April 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
May 0.0199 0.0188 0.0194
June 0.0191 0.0182 0.0189
July 0.0184 0.0170 0.0176
August 0.0177 0.0170 0.0173
September 0.0177 0.0172 0.0175
October 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
November 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
December 0.0175 0.0157 0.0170