YEARLY HIGH
4.5398 AUD
YEARLY LOW
4.1180 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3004 AUD

2017 KWD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 4.1180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4219 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3911 to the December average rate of 4.3288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5398 was down 5.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8005, 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 22,699 AUD
2016 Average 22,260 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 20,590 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,109.34 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4519
4.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AUD 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 4.3512, compared to 4.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2246 AUD (High: 4.5398 / Low: 4.3153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0713 AUD (High: 4.2316 / Low: 4.1603).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2246
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.3911) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2953 (-6.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.3911
2016 Avg (January) 4.6864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5398 4.3153 4.3911
February 4.3257 4.2415 4.2738
March 4.3566 4.2398 4.2987
April 4.4058 4.2954 4.3548
May 4.4761 4.3558 4.4257
June 4.4653 4.2874 4.3633
July 4.3507 4.1337 4.2330
August 4.2316 4.1603 4.1846
September 4.2280 4.1180 4.1628
October 4.3200 4.1976 4.2478
November 4.3835 4.2835 4.3407
December 4.4160 4.2467 4.3288