YEARLY HIGH
6.1349 BGN
YEARLY LOW
5.3987 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7171 BGN

2017 KWD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 5.3987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7362 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0237 to the December average rate of 5.4691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.1349 was down 0.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1472, 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 30,674 BGN
2016 Average 29,246 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 26,994 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,680.76 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.0815
5.3876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BGN 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 5.9320, compared to 5.5022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2123 BGN (High: 6.0902 / Low: 5.8778). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1125 BGN (High: 5.5169 / Low: 5.4044).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2123
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.0237) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1032 (+1.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.0237
2016 Avg (January) 5.9205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1349 5.9418 6.0237
February 6.0724 5.9456 6.0217
March 6.0864 5.9149 5.9941
April 6.0902 5.8778 5.9971
May 5.9179 5.7348 5.8164
June 5.7910 5.6364 5.7392
July 5.6832 5.4742 5.6003
August 5.5273 5.4069 5.4807
September 5.5146 5.3987 5.4454
October 5.5672 5.4539 5.5076
November 5.5874 5.4295 5.5103
December 5.5169 5.4044 5.4691