2017 KWD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3949.1257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3538.5536.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 410.5720 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3869.0843 to the December average rate of 3587.4309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3949.1257 was down 4.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 4130.6404, 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 KRW 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 3746.0167, compared to 3706.3654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.6513 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 177.0190 KRW (High: 3949.1257 / Low: 3772.1067). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 76.3895 KRW (High: 3782.0115 / Low: 3705.6220).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 127.5459 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3869.0843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3950.1557), the exchange rate shifted by -81.0714 (-2.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3949.1257 | 3772.1067 | 3869.0843 |
| February | 3782.0115 | 3705.6220 | 3741.5384 |
| March | 3794.6474 | 3649.5533 | 3715.4507 |
| April | 3753.0180 | 3663.3738 | 3722.0970 |
| May | 3744.3623 | 3667.4302 | 3702.2832 |
| June | 3782.1692 | 3681.8170 | 3725.6467 |
| July | 3816.6182 | 3680.2249 | 3743.6701 |
| August | 3790.4516 | 3706.4086 | 3748.0389 |
| September | 3805.8042 | 3710.7656 | 3759.5862 |
| October | 3788.9054 | 3701.7379 | 3750.4364 |
| November | 3707.5175 | 3585.9310 | 3649.0301 |
| December | 3621.5573 | 3538.5536 | 3587.4309 |