YEARLY HIGH
31104.4133 GNF
YEARLY LOW
29317.9914 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30078.4168 GNF

2017 KWD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 31104.4133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 29317.9914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1786.4219 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30660.4291 to the December average rate of 29867.8357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31104.4133 was up 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 31012.6284, 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 155,522,066 GNF
2016 Average 138,393,436 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 146,589,957 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,932,109.57 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30835.0033
29476.0837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GNF 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 30404.6639, compared to 29752.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 652.4942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30404.6639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29752.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1115.5133 GNF (High: 30704.9906 / Low: 29589.4773). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 168.2158 GNF (High: 29964.1611 / Low: 29795.9454).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1115.5133
December Spread (Stable) ±168.2158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 295.1335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -295.1335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 30660.4291) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25442.5403), the exchange rate shifted by +5217.8887 (+20.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 30660.4291
2016 Avg (January) 25442.5403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31104.4133 30175.1631 30660.4291
February 30946.0744 30194.7595 30721.7600
March 30814.9450 30195.4110 30564.9857
April 30704.9906 29589.4773 30444.2238
May 30678.7272 29742.2562 30149.0903
June 30129.6929 29527.3969 29887.4943
July 30033.4298 29324.9837 29749.6014
August 29806.0809 29317.9914 29589.3270
September 29890.2911 29409.0650 29753.0675
October 29862.4099 29472.5074 29718.9309
November 30008.4824 29744.8364 29834.2558
December 29964.1611 29795.9454 29867.8357