YEARLY HIGH
118251.7159 IRR
YEARLY LOW
98210.8127 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
108947.0615 IRR

2017 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 118251.7159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 98210.8127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20040.9032 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103808.3712 to the December average rate of 116747.5395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 118251.7159 was up 16.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 101225.4614, 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 591,258,579 IRR
2016 Average 498,720,088 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 491,054,063 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,204,515.99 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

118041.4564
102514.4544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to IRR 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 106083.3159, compared to 111810.8071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5727.4912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106083.3159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111810.8071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7975.0629 IRR (High: 106185.8756 / Low: 98210.8127). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 209.8496 IRR (High: 107100.8976 / Low: 106891.0480).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7975.0629
June Spread (Stable) ±209.8496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 116747.5395) against the same month in 2016 (average: 98437.9525), the exchange rate shifted by +18309.5870 (+18.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 116747.5395
2016 Avg (December) 98437.9525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106185.8756 98210.8127 103808.3712
February 106303.3682 106032.4030 106163.8632
March 106535.8101 106017.4009 106253.0860
April 107079.9293 106125.3583 106537.6786
May 106980.2833 106503.2857 106754.7050
June 107100.8976 106891.0480 106982.1916
July 108372.1562 107045.9498 107686.6881
August 110078.7177 108277.5034 108823.3794
September 111102.4469 109962.3562 110524.7141
October 114397.7139 110600.7604 112283.8702
November 115285.2876 114188.9440 114798.6514
December 118251.7159 115137.4568 116747.5395