2017 FKP to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 FKP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the FKP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 1223.0837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1083.3127.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.7710 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1111.3251 to the December average rate of 1206.4875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1223.0837 was down 9.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1344.2969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
FKP to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1132.9484, compared to 1186.6694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.7210 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 60.0180 KPW (High: 1223.0837 / Low: 1163.0657). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9650 KPW (High: 1216.3559 / Low: 1198.3910).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.2283 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1198.5798) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1183.2072), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3725 (+1.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1136.9893 | 1083.3127 | 1111.3251 |
| February | 1139.3905 | 1113.9527 | 1123.0774 |
| March | 1130.3190 | 1094.0197 | 1110.8491 |
| April | 1165.7475 | 1113.6833 | 1137.7404 |
| May | 1173.2855 | 1152.6109 | 1162.8988 |
| June | 1172.3577 | 1136.9539 | 1151.7999 |
| July | 1187.7115 | 1157.1771 | 1170.8721 |
| August | 1190.6047 | 1152.0074 | 1166.0808 |
| September | 1223.0837 | 1163.0657 | 1198.5798 |
| October | 1205.6763 | 1175.8481 | 1187.9937 |
| November | 1217.6906 | 1174.7967 | 1190.0028 |
| December | 1216.3559 | 1198.3910 | 1206.4875 |