YEARLY HIGH
3964.8408 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3806.2715 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3866.7841 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,824,204 IQD
2016 Average 18,851,407 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 19,031,358 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792,846.43 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3951.8358
3836.5031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3854.6874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3878.8809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±95.4158
October Spread (Stable) ±48.2795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 3942.2247
2016 Avg (December) 3849.5631

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