YEARLY HIGH
2.7190 GBP
YEARLY LOW
2.4424 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5599 GBP

2017 KWD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.7190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 2.4424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2766 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6515 to the December average rate of 2.4706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7190 was up 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7164, 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 13,595 GBP
2016 Average 12,254 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 12,212 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.20 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6734
2.4522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GBP 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 2.6086, compared to 2.5112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1358 GBP (High: 2.6643 / Low: 2.5285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 GBP (High: 2.4868 / Low: 2.4543).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1358
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0649 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6515) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3679 (+16.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6515
2016 Avg (January) 2.2836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7190 2.5953 2.6515
February 2.6457 2.5908 2.6259
March 2.6920 2.6129 2.6550
April 2.6643 2.5285 2.5980
May 2.5734 2.5231 2.5457
June 2.6101 2.5308 2.5752
July 2.5646 2.5106 2.5386
August 2.5878 2.5049 2.5567
September 2.5671 2.4424 2.4918
October 2.5318 2.4658 2.5068
November 2.5315 2.4462 2.5026
December 2.4868 2.4543 2.4706