YEARLY HIGH
3.3506 CHF
YEARLY LOW
3.1253 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2449 CHF

2017 KWD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.3506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 3.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2253 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2996 to the December average rate of 3.2668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3506 was down 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3688, 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 16,753 CHF
2016 Average 16,298 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 15,626 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.34 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3125
3.1578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CHF 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 3.2641, compared to 3.2257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1266 CHF (High: 3.3164 / Low: 3.1898). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0606 CHF (High: 3.3116 / Low: 3.2510).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1266
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.2996) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0114 (-0.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.2996
2016 Avg (January) 3.3110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3506 3.2435 3.2996
February 3.3116 3.2510 3.2823
March 3.3199 3.2382 3.2834
April 3.3283 3.2575 3.2865
May 3.3164 3.1898 3.2420
June 3.2179 3.1503 3.1905
July 3.2056 3.1253 3.1707
August 3.2240 3.1552 3.1960
September 3.2231 3.1393 3.1912
October 3.3030 3.2003 3.2497
November 3.3173 3.2448 3.2800
December 3.2924 3.2299 3.2668