2017 KWD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5471.0823 CDF

YEARLY LOW

3764.9219 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4805.2091 CDF

2017 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 5471.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3764.9219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1706.1604 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3974.2560 to the December average rate of 5225.8171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5471.0823 was up 40.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 3901.4039, 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 27,355,412 CDF

2016 Average 16,013,832 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 18,824,610 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,530,802.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5405.2071

3844.1695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CDF 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 4410.9541, compared to 5199.4641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 788.5100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4410.9541

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5199.4641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 481.1773 CDF (High: 5380.4714 / Low: 4899.2941). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 42.3126 CDF (High: 5186.3875 / Low: 5144.0749).

July Spread (Volatile) ±481.1773

September Spread (Stable) ±42.3126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 99.6065 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -99.6065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5275.1206) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3239.0756), the exchange rate shifted by +2036.0450 (+62.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 5275.1206

2016 Avg (August) 3239.0756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4149.4048	3764.9219	3974.2560
February	4293.4197	4076.3110	4170.3848
March	4440.1605	4280.0222	4357.4772
April	4633.6267	4429.9589	4521.3576
May	4708.9126	4597.3952	4651.3574
June	4921.5869	4705.3461	4790.8918
July	5380.4714	4899.2941	5135.0403
August	5471.0823	5093.6280	5275.1206
September	5186.3875	5144.0749	5175.5142
October	5214.3680	5169.3532	5186.4418
November	5246.7808	5164.4166	5198.8505
December	5292.6557	5171.6111	5225.8171