YEARLY HIGH
24.7988 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
23.8352 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.2336 GTQ

2017 KWD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 24.7988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 23.8352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9635 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6090 to the December average rate of 24.3494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.7988 was down 3.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.7610, 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 123,994 GTQ
2016 Average 125,800 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 119,176 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,817.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

24.6623
24.0229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GTQ 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 24.2369, compared to 24.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.5113 GTQ (High: 24.5941 / Low: 24.0827). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1637 GTQ (High: 24.3841 / Low: 24.2204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5113
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 24.6090) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.1603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5513 (-2.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 24.6090
2016 Avg (January) 25.1603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.7988 24.4120 24.6090
February 24.5941 24.0827 24.2924
March 24.2107 23.8845 24.0994
April 24.3065 23.9953 24.1158
May 24.2884 23.9487 24.1183
June 24.3087 24.0978 24.1865
July 24.2445 23.8352 24.1130
August 24.3270 23.8881 24.0762
September 24.3231 24.1338 24.2391
October 24.3841 24.2204 24.3233
November 24.4348 24.1465 24.2813
December 24.4403 24.2549 24.3494