YEARLY HIGH
1530.7674 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1278.7652 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1438.9313 KMF

2017 KWD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1530.7674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1278.7652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 252.0022 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1514.8714 to the December average rate of 1377.6034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1530.7674 was down 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 1549.4747, 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 7,653,837 KMF
2016 Average 7,339,415 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 6,393,826 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,260,011.08 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1529.7879
1357.1919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KMF 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 1493.3189, compared to 1384.5437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 108.7752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1493.3189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1384.5437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 111.6832 KMF (High: 1390.4484 / Low: 1278.7652). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.9323 KMF (High: 1388.1217 / Low: 1362.1894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±111.6832
December Spread (Stable) ±25.9323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 45.6390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.6390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1514.8714) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1485.4626), the exchange rate shifted by +29.4088 (+1.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 1514.8714
2016 Avg (January) 1485.4626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1530.7674 1494.4419 1514.8714
February 1527.9347 1497.4421 1515.4049
March 1530.6373 1489.3062 1509.0252
April 1528.7726 1478.5712 1510.4236
May 1490.1949 1444.4591 1464.7846
June 1457.9468 1418.7412 1445.4038
July 1431.6714 1378.4091 1410.8670
August 1390.4484 1278.7652 1373.2824
September 1387.5923 1359.9346 1371.5749
October 1402.9213 1373.4719 1385.3620
November 1405.4750 1368.3547 1388.5724
December 1388.1217 1362.1894 1377.6034