YEARLY HIGH
5.9741 AWG
YEARLY LOW
5.8552 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9182 AWG

2017 KWD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.9741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.8552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1189 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8882 to the December average rate of 5.9228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9741 was down 0.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0128, 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 29,871 AWG
2016 Average 29,667 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 29,276 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594.62 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9627
5.8814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AWG 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 5.9067, compared to 5.9297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0520 AWG (High: 5.9392 / Low: 5.8873). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 AWG (High: 5.9086 / Low: 5.8905).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.9559) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+0.20%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.9559
2016 Avg (September) 5.9441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9049 5.8552 5.8882
February 5.9086 5.8905 5.8992
March 5.9133 5.8861 5.8981
April 5.9392 5.8873 5.9112
May 5.9369 5.9063 5.9223
June 5.9377 5.8969 5.9210
July 5.9494 5.9061 5.9281
August 5.9603 5.9096 5.9342
September 5.9741 5.9313 5.9559
October 5.9332 5.9149 5.9241
November 5.9248 5.9020 5.9129
December 5.9397 5.9126 5.9228