YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 KWD

2017 HNL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0131 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0134 was down 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 KWD
2016 Average 66 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 64 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.33 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0131
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.0130, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0127).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0131) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-3.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0131
2016 Avg (January) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
February 0.0130 0.0129 0.0130
March 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
April 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
May 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
June 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
July 0.0131 0.0129 0.0129
August 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
September 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
October 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
November 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0128 0.0127 0.0128