2017 KWD to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2534 BHD

YEARLY LOW

1.2300 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2431 BHD

2017 KWD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1.2300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2342 to the December average rate of 1.2488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2534 was down 0.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2648, 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 6,267 BHD

2016 Average 6,237 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 6,150 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.71 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2527

1.2325

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KWD to BHD 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 1.2375, compared to 1.2486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0114 BHD (High: 1.2440 / Low: 1.2325). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BHD (High: 1.2450 / Low: 1.2413).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2510

2016 Avg (September) 1.2508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2366	1.2310	1.2342
February	1.2375	1.2336	1.2352
March	1.2383	1.2300	1.2353
April	1.2440	1.2325	1.2377
May	1.2427	1.2351	1.2400
June	1.2450	1.2413	1.2430
July	1.2493	1.2432	1.2456
August	1.2521	1.2481	1.2490
September	1.2534	1.2489	1.2510
October	1.2521	1.2459	1.2484
November	1.2514	1.2460	1.2487
December	1.2505	1.2454	1.2488