YEARLY HIGH
2992.8869 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2938.7815 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2966.8096 KPW

2017 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2992.8869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2938.7815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1054 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2946.2406 to the December average rate of 2980.7338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2992.8869 was down 0.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 3017.8842, 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 14,964,435 KPW
2016 Average 14,889,267 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 14,693,908 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,526.99 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2989.8352
2942.2774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KPW 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 2954.2957, compared to 2979.3235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2954.2957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2979.3235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 26.5732 KPW (High: 2969.9275 / Low: 2943.3544). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7649 KPW (High: 2969.1438 / Low: 2963.3789).

April Spread (Volatile) ±26.5732
June Spread (Stable) ±5.7649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.8910 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2985.8721) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2986.1709), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2988 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (September) 2985.8721
2016 Avg (September) 2986.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2952.3150 2938.7815 2946.2406
February 2953.9919 2945.5327 2949.0773
March 2956.6791 2943.3751 2949.0280
April 2969.9275 2943.3544 2955.1913
May 2966.3550 2953.3424 2960.2809
June 2969.1438 2963.3789 2965.9561
July 2981.8289 2966.8471 2972.3092
August 2988.4745 2978.5030 2981.1538
September 2992.8869 2980.0140 2985.8721
October 2981.1393 2972.9167 2977.9811
November 2983.6595 2972.8578 2977.8913
December 2986.4515 2978.1207 2980.7338