2017 KWD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6949 MYR

YEARLY LOW

13.4423 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.1734 MYR

2017 KWD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 14.6949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 13.4423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2526 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5966 to the December average rate of 13.5044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.6949 was up 0.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.6907, 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 73,474 MYR

2016 Average 68,538 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 67,212 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,262.91 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.7058

13.3952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MYR 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 14.4089, compared to 13.9379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4673 MYR (High: 14.0021 / Low: 13.5348). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 MYR (High: 14.1866 / Low: 14.1434).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4673

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.5966) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.2483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3483 (+2.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.5966

2016 Avg (January) 14.2483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.6949	14.5165	14.5966
February	14.5951	14.5116	14.5557
March	14.5949	14.4928	14.5434
April	14.6220	14.2159	14.4604
May	14.2912	14.0665	14.1996
June	14.1731	14.0325	14.0975
July	14.1866	14.1434	14.1675
August	14.2351	14.1389	14.1893
September	14.1673	13.9021	13.9800
October	14.0253	13.9381	13.9920
November	14.0021	13.5348	13.7944
December	13.5659	13.4423	13.5044