YEARLY HIGH
594.4871 DJF
YEARLY LOW
580.3489 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
589.3545 DJF

2017 KWD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 594.4871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 580.3489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1382 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 585.0229 to the December average rate of 592.0337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 594.4871 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 595.7420, 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 2,972,436 DJF
2016 Average 2,939,598 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 2,901,744 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,691.18 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

593.8263
584.2226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to DJF 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 587.0075, compared to 591.7014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 587.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 591.7014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 6.5515 DJF (High: 586.9004 / Low: 580.3489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8946 DJF (High: 592.9570 / Low: 591.0624).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5515
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2628 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 593.0260) against the same month in 2016 (average: 588.6912), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3348 (+0.74%).

2017 Avg (September) 593.0260
2016 Avg (September) 588.6912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 586.9004 580.3489 585.0229
February 587.1719 585.2504 586.2134
March 587.9377 584.9210 586.1892
April 590.0583 585.1974 587.1130
May 589.7453 586.5927 588.2753
June 590.1926 587.9816 589.2313
July 591.6872 588.2747 590.2418
August 594.2747 588.1194 591.3316
September 594.4871 591.9301 593.0260
October 592.5551 590.6530 591.7632
November 593.3074 590.1224 591.8124
December 592.9570 591.0624 592.0337