YEARLY HIGH
5867.6886 BIF
YEARLY LOW
5446.6931 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5678.7998 BIF

2017 KWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 5867.6886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5446.6931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 420.9955 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5499.6052 to the December average rate of 5824.6446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5867.6886 was up 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 5591.7121, 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 29,338,443 BIF
2016 Average 26,747,287 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 27,233,465 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,104,977.66 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5857.1485
5467.1012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BIF 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 5577.0543, compared to 5780.5453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 203.4910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5577.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5780.5453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 172.2881 BIF (High: 5753.1412 / Low: 5580.8530). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.8396 BIF (High: 5696.1013 / Low: 5649.2617).

July Spread (Volatile) ±172.2881
June Spread (Stable) ±46.8396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5824.6446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5483.9667), the exchange rate shifted by +340.6779 (+6.21%).

2017 Avg (December) 5824.6446
2016 Avg (December) 5483.9667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5571.8706 5446.6931 5499.6052
February 5588.0378 5501.2994 5547.7884
March 5637.4030 5493.5206 5557.5968
April 5613.2468 5540.9281 5572.7847
May 5676.4565 5560.3028 5601.9091
June 5696.1013 5649.2617 5682.6419
July 5753.1412 5580.8530 5696.9776
August 5804.4837 5715.1333 5758.2278
September 5830.5947 5745.0521 5791.8756
October 5858.1059 5778.1793 5802.5898
November 5835.7158 5779.0134 5808.9566
December 5867.6886 5804.4005 5824.6446