YEARLY HIGH
63.5345 ARS
YEARLY LOW
49.6114 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.5712 ARS

2017 KWD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 63.5345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 49.6114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9231 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.0103 to the December average rate of 58.7198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 63.5345 was up 21.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.4976, 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 317,673 ARS
2016 Average 244,151 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 248,057 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,615.60 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

59.5555
49.5273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ARS 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 51.4924, compared to 57.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.6501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 6.5020 ARS (High: 63.5345 / Low: 57.0325). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8206 ARS (High: 52.5305 / Low: 51.7100).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5020
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9904 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 58.7198) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.8491), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8707 (+13.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 58.7198
2016 Avg (December) 51.8491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.5305 51.7100 52.0103
February 51.8089 50.3155 51.0199
March 51.2495 50.0155 50.8468
April 51.0347 49.6114 50.3630
May 53.3265 50.1983 51.6634
June 54.8071 52.2652 53.0511
July 58.8922 54.2747 56.6961
August 58.6692 56.3720 57.7075
September 58.1914 56.3422 57.1744
October 58.5522 57.3547 57.7518
November 58.4009 57.2639 57.8509
December 63.5345 57.0325 58.7198