YEARLY HIGH
384.0963 JPY
YEARLY LOW
356.0093 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
369.6490 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,920,481 JPY
2016 Average 1,799,325 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,780,047 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,434.64 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

378.0200
360.1511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 368.8345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 370.4634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.2342
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 376.5309
2016 Avg (January) 389.6591

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