2017 KWD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3964.8408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3806.2715.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.5693 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3865.1999 to the December average rate of 3942.2247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3964.8408 was up 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 3923.9022, 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 IQD 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 3854.6874, compared to 3878.8809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.1935 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 95.4158 IQD (High: 3901.6874 / Low: 3806.2715). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.2795 IQD (High: 3896.3491 / Low: 3848.0696).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 22.0770 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3942.2247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3849.5631), the exchange rate shifted by +92.6616 (+2.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3892.9822 | 3828.3245 | 3865.1999 |
| February | 3907.3234 | 3853.6788 | 3871.0556 |
| March | 3884.6529 | 3809.7161 | 3848.9785 |
| April | 3881.2530 | 3807.7230 | 3846.3653 |
| May | 3893.3008 | 3813.6386 | 3846.1142 |
| June | 3898.3816 | 3824.5716 | 3850.4107 |
| July | 3901.6874 | 3806.2715 | 3854.1377 |
| August | 3916.7691 | 3828.7632 | 3866.0349 |
| September | 3925.6939 | 3860.4876 | 3885.9275 |
| October | 3896.3491 | 3848.0696 | 3863.9546 |
| November | 3918.0029 | 3840.9690 | 3861.0059 |
| December | 3964.8408 | 3916.2450 | 3942.2247 |