YEARLY HIGH
11.0991 BRL
YEARLY LOW
10.0156 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5231 BRL

2017 KWD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 11.0991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 10.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0835 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4650 to the December average rate of 10.9206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0991 was down 18.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.6035, 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 55,496 BRL
2016 Average 57,687 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 50,078 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,417.51 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9952
10.1005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BRL 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 10.4325, compared to 10.6138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.9198 BRL (High: 11.0991 / Low: 10.1793). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2501 BRL (High: 10.2657 / Low: 10.0156).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9198
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2899 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 10.5441) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.7333), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1892 (-10.14%).

2017 Avg (May) 10.5441
2016 Avg (May) 11.7333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7315 10.2490 10.4650
February 10.2657 10.0156 10.1751
March 10.4426 10.0691 10.2343
April 10.4769 10.1644 10.3154
May 11.0991 10.1793 10.5441
June 11.0258 10.6982 10.8608
July 10.9173 10.3137 10.5748
August 10.5811 10.3165 10.4457
September 10.5738 10.2649 10.3885
October 10.8885 10.3780 10.5548
November 10.9647 10.6460 10.7984
December 11.0628 10.7107 10.9206