YEARLY HIGH
231.2106 KGS
YEARLY LOW
185.1577 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.6658 KGS

2017 KWD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 231.2106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 185.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.0529 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.0233 to the December average rate of 230.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 231.2106 was down 8.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 253.2183, 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 1,156,053 KGS
2016 Average 1,156,961 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 925,788 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,264.55 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

231.3309
222.2397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KGS 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 225.4064, compared to 227.9251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.4064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.9251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 44.6224 KGS (High: 229.7801 / Low: 185.1577). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9238 KGS (High: 227.0982 / Low: 226.1744).

August Spread (Volatile) ±44.6224
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.0624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 230.5733) against the same month in 2016 (average: 226.6742), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8990 (+1.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 230.5733
2016 Avg (December) 226.6742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.8026 225.9942 227.0233
February 227.9183 226.1043 226.8954
March 227.2494 224.7625 226.3957
April 225.9891 220.5026 223.3732
May 224.1795 221.7008 222.9973
June 227.8780 224.3518 225.7534
July 229.6731 226.5969 228.4225
August 229.7801 185.1577 225.3601
September 227.9236 226.5701 227.4073
October 227.0982 226.1744 226.6758
November 231.0909 227.2350 229.1119
December 231.2106 229.1429 230.5733