2017 KWD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 384.0963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 356.0093.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0869 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 376.5309 to the December average rate of 374.0291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 384.0963 was down 3.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 399.2094, 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 JPY 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 368.8345, compared to 370.4634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6288 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 15.2342 JPY (High: 373.7987 / Low: 358.5645). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7257 JPY (High: 376.4769 / Low: 371.7512).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.5422 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 376.5309) against the same month in 2016 (average: 389.6591), the exchange rate shifted by -13.1282 (-3.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 384.0963 | 369.7634 | 376.5309 |
| February | 374.2928 | 366.7902 | 370.1909 |
| March | 376.5857 | 362.8787 | 370.1824 |
| April | 367.0049 | 356.0093 | 361.6401 |
| May | 375.7559 | 365.0348 | 369.0070 |
| June | 370.5957 | 360.6887 | 365.4559 |
| July | 376.1981 | 365.2401 | 370.7877 |
| August | 366.9806 | 360.1774 | 363.6118 |
| September | 373.7987 | 358.5645 | 367.3791 |
| October | 377.6758 | 370.4066 | 373.6787 |
| November | 377.8020 | 368.1435 | 373.2938 |
| December | 376.4769 | 371.7512 | 374.0291 |