YEARLY HIGH
358.9186 NPR
YEARLY LOW
335.6810 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
343.3583 NPR

2017 KWD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 358.9186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 335.6810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2376 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.5269 to the December average rate of 340.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 358.9186 was down 2.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 366.8995, 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 1,794,593 NPR
2016 Average 1,777,739 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 1,678,405 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,187.91 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

358.2901
337.1315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NPR 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 345.1133, compared to 341.6032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 345.1133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.6032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 9.0637 NPR (High: 348.1835 / Low: 339.1198). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0311 NPR (High: 340.7325 / Low: 337.7014).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.0637
June Spread (Stable) ±3.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.0451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 356.5269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 354.0435), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4834 (+0.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 356.5269
2016 Avg (January) 354.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 358.9186 354.3271 356.5269
February 355.2996 349.2500 351.2895
March 349.9154 341.1954 345.2895
April 343.2660 336.3568 339.2445
May 341.8123 335.6810 338.9009
June 340.7325 337.7014 339.4283
July 342.2391 336.8599 340.1712
August 342.1305 336.3413 338.8947
September 348.1835 339.1198 342.3869
October 347.4334 342.4695 344.5418
November 346.1140 339.7151 343.2262
December 342.4783 338.0844 340.3986