YEARLY HIGH
0.0446 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0428 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0437 KWD

2017 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0441 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0446 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 223 KWD
2016 Average 219 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 214 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.79 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0442
0.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0440, compared to 0.0435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0428). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0440 / Low: 0.0435).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0441) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0441
2016 Avg (March) 0.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0444 0.0439 0.0441
February 0.0444 0.0438 0.0441
March 0.0446 0.0438 0.0441
April 0.0443 0.0435 0.0439
May 0.0441 0.0434 0.0438
June 0.0440 0.0435 0.0437
July 0.0439 0.0432 0.0436
August 0.0437 0.0429 0.0434
September 0.0436 0.0428 0.0432
October 0.0439 0.0432 0.0437
November 0.0438 0.0431 0.0435
December 0.0441 0.0435 0.0437