YEARLY HIGH
1147.5809 KZT
YEARLY LOW
1020.2081 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1075.2055 KZT

2017 KWD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1147.5809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1020.2081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.3728 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1083.6042 to the December average rate of 1105.6740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1147.5809 was down 9.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1261.2873, 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 5,737,904 KZT
2016 Average 5,656,751 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 5,101,041 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 636,863.85 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1137.7186
1017.7024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KZT 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 1046.2627, compared to 1104.1482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.8855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1046.2627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1104.1482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 53.2112 KZT (High: 1081.0302 / Low: 1027.8190). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9800 KZT (High: 1044.1614 / Low: 1026.1814).

June Spread (Volatile) ±53.2112
March Spread (Stable) ±17.9800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 35.0654 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1115.4398) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1098.7267), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7131 (+1.52%).

2017 Avg (October) 1115.4398
2016 Avg (October) 1098.7267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1096.3278 1056.2979 1083.6042
February 1070.4262 1020.4894 1048.5388
March 1044.1614 1026.1814 1035.4821
April 1041.9333 1020.2081 1027.7037
May 1048.7232 1022.4138 1032.2430
June 1081.0302 1027.8190 1050.0046
July 1085.3932 1059.1888 1073.5831
August 1117.3579 1094.2380 1103.2146
September 1136.2000 1116.0011 1127.7172
October 1147.5809 1099.5880 1115.4398
November 1112.0356 1087.7176 1099.2606
December 1116.9083 1097.4047 1105.6740