YEARLY HIGH
3949.1257 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3538.5536 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3726.1911 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,745,628 KRW
2016 Average 19,202,329 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 17,692,768 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052,860.22 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3897.2496
3559.2656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3746.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3706.3654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±177.0190
February Spread (Stable) ±76.3895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -127.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 3869.0843
2016 Avg (January) 3950.1557

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