YEARLY HIGH
0.2428 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2203 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2326 KWD

2017 AUD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2278 to the December average rate of 0.2310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2428 was up 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,214 KWD
2016 Average 1,124 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,101 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.83 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2417
0.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.2299, compared to 0.2354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0121 KWD (High: 0.2419 / Low: 0.2299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KWD (High: 0.2404 / Low: 0.2363).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+5.10%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2402
2016 Avg (September) 0.2286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2317 0.2203 0.2278
February 0.2358 0.2312 0.2340
March 0.2359 0.2295 0.2326
April 0.2328 0.2270 0.2296
May 0.2296 0.2234 0.2260
June 0.2332 0.2239 0.2292
July 0.2419 0.2299 0.2363
August 0.2404 0.2363 0.2390
September 0.2428 0.2365 0.2402
October 0.2382 0.2315 0.2354
November 0.2335 0.2281 0.2304
December 0.2355 0.2264 0.2310