YEARLY HIGH
0.2490 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2213 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2339 KWD

2017 CAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.2490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2312 to the December average rate of 0.2367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2490 was up 3.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,245 KWD
2016 Average 1,141 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,107 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.28 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2473
0.2215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2284, compared to 0.2395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0098 KWD (High: 0.2340 / Low: 0.2242). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KWD (High: 0.2298 / Low: 0.2264).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+6.49%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2452
2016 Avg (September) 0.2302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2339 0.2272 0.2312
February 0.2342 0.2294 0.2329
March 0.2298 0.2264 0.2280
April 0.2303 0.2223 0.2266
May 0.2263 0.2213 0.2236
June 0.2340 0.2242 0.2280
July 0.2431 0.2334 0.2385
August 0.2421 0.2367 0.2395
September 0.2490 0.2419 0.2452
October 0.2428 0.2344 0.2399
November 0.2387 0.2343 0.2369
December 0.2404 0.2345 0.2367