YEARLY HIGH
12.2144 AED
YEARLY LOW
11.9920 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1076 AED

2017 KWD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 12.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.9920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2224 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0240 to the December average rate of 12.1643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.2144 was down 0.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.3161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,072 AED
2016 Average 60,765 AED
Yearly Trough Low 59,960 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,112.21 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.2019
12.0079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AED 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 12.0564, compared to 12.1589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1061 AED (High: 12.1195 / Low: 12.0134). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 AED (High: 12.1169 / Low: 12.0942).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1061
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 12.1857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.1869), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (September) 12.1857
2016 Avg (September) 12.1869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0472 11.9920 12.0240
February 12.0566 12.0195 12.0345
March 12.0659 12.0103 12.0342
April 12.1195 12.0134 12.0601
May 12.1049 12.0518 12.0810
June 12.1169 12.0942 12.1045
July 12.1707 12.1089 12.1303
August 12.1960 12.1567 12.1665
September 12.2144 12.1610 12.1857
October 12.1667 12.1327 12.1535
November 12.1767 12.1318 12.1528
December 12.1873 12.1525 12.1643