YEARLY HIGH
35.2704 BWP
YEARLY LOW
32.5515 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1005 BWP

2017 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 35.2704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 32.5515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7189 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6576 to the December average rate of 33.6388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.2704 was down 8.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.4453, 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 176,352 BWP
2016 Average 180,206 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 162,757 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,594.71 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.9138
33.5229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BWP 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 34.1779, compared to 34.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.8122 BWP (High: 34.3636 / Low: 32.5515). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5976 BWP (High: 34.0139 / Low: 33.4163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8122
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1591 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 34.7979) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.2496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4517 (-1.28%).

2017 Avg (November) 34.7979
2016 Avg (November) 35.2496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0898 34.2787 34.6576
February 34.5488 33.9384 34.2492
March 34.4949 33.1373 33.8665
April 35.2049 33.8032 34.5359
May 34.7405 33.6688 34.1153
June 34.0139 33.4163 33.6426
July 34.2840 33.2908 33.8039
August 34.0742 33.4481 33.8225
September 34.3808 33.2682 33.7224
October 34.9835 33.8966 34.3530
November 35.2704 34.1192 34.7979
December 34.3636 32.5515 33.6388