YEARLY HIGH
9.0075 GEL
YEARLY LOW
7.8095 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2407 GEL

2017 KWD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 9.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 7.8095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1980 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8303 to the December average rate of 8.6912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.0075 was down 1.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.1452, 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 45,037 GEL
2016 Average 39,108 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 39,048 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,989.80 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.9215
7.8263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GEL 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 8.2305, compared to 8.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7867 GEL (High: 9.0026 / Low: 8.2159). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0524 GEL (High: 7.9419 / Low: 7.8896).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7867
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5503 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.8303) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8173 (+10.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.8303
2016 Avg (January) 8.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0075 8.6520 8.8303
February 8.8462 8.3695 8.6302
March 8.1606 7.9749 8.0799
April 8.1174 7.8095 7.9225
May 8.0193 7.9055 7.9751
June 7.9865 7.9121 7.9450
July 7.9419 7.8896 7.9176
August 8.0577 7.8972 7.9419
September 8.2305 8.0732 8.1805
October 8.4223 8.1567 8.2327
November 9.0026 8.2159 8.5414
December 8.9901 8.3776 8.6912