YEARLY HIGH
1954.9752 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1791.0517 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1865.3471 CRC

2017 KWD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 1954.9752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1791.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163.9235 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1804.3810 to the December average rate of 1874.4312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1954.9752 was up 6.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 1834.1692, 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 9,774,876 CRC
2016 Average 8,991,671 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 8,955,258 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819,617.57 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1924.9380
1793.4213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CRC 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 1838.2643, compared to 1892.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1838.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1892.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 128.7060 CRC (High: 1954.9752 / Low: 1826.2692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1408 CRC (High: 1881.0314 / Low: 1865.8906).

May Spread (Volatile) ±128.7060
December Spread (Stable) ±15.1408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 22.7239 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.7239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1871.1426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1778.8976), the exchange rate shifted by +92.2449 (+5.19%).

2017 Avg (May) 1871.1426
2016 Avg (May) 1778.8976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1823.1550 1791.0517 1804.3810
February 1845.4030 1806.8799 1823.0370
March 1839.6345 1808.8348 1827.4654
April 1848.4363 1820.5940 1831.4953
May 1954.9752 1826.2692 1871.1426
June 1884.8235 1862.2812 1872.0648
July 1904.2024 1862.5518 1886.7718
August 1921.9714 1897.5890 1908.2480
September 1932.1681 1894.8407 1913.9782
October 1903.3084 1877.1223 1891.2543
November 1889.1737 1861.4092 1879.8961
December 1881.0314 1865.8906 1874.4312