YEARLY HIGH
91.1684 ETB
YEARLY LOW
72.9427 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.0022 ETB

2017 KWD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 91.1684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 72.9427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2257 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8639 to the December average rate of 90.6073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 91.1684 was up 23.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 73.8466, 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 455,842 ETB
2016 Average 361,261 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 364,713 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,128.56 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

92.2817
72.1895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ETB 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 74.9073, compared to 83.0972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.9073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.0972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 12.9133 ETB (High: 90.5168 / Low: 77.6035). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0972 ETB (High: 76.1836 / Low: 75.0864).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.9133
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0972

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 90.6073) against the same month in 2016 (average: 73.3028), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3045 (+23.61%).

2017 Avg (December) 90.6073
2016 Avg (December) 73.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.5283 72.9427 73.8639
February 74.9263 73.4866 74.2812
March 75.1484 73.6682 74.4804
April 75.8928 74.4811 75.0496
May 76.1836 75.0864 75.6573
June 76.7844 75.5047 76.1116
July 77.5496 75.6771 76.7212
August 78.2150 76.7492 77.2838
September 78.5764 77.3636 77.9935
October 90.5168 77.6035 85.6195
November 91.0325 89.4150 90.3576
December 91.1684 89.7440 90.6073