2017 KWD to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 25.9824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 25.3247.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6577 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3918 to the December average rate of 25.8746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.9824 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.1173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KWD to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.5163, compared to 25.8581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3417 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2431 HKD (High: 25.6568 / Low: 25.4137). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0682 HKD (High: 25.4668 / Low: 25.3985).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0988 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 25.9254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.7361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1893 (+0.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4460 | 25.3247 | 25.3918 |
| February | 25.4668 | 25.3985 | 25.4253 |
| March | 25.5202 | 25.3899 | 25.4438 |
| April | 25.6568 | 25.4137 | 25.5248 |
| May | 25.6871 | 25.5504 | 25.6135 |
| June | 25.7412 | 25.6496 | 25.6988 |
| July | 25.8801 | 25.7386 | 25.7889 |
| August | 25.9816 | 25.8626 | 25.9066 |
| September | 25.9824 | 25.8575 | 25.9254 |
| October | 25.8631 | 25.7815 | 25.8266 |
| November | 25.8864 | 25.7660 | 25.8264 |
| December | 25.9262 | 25.8272 | 25.8746 |