YEARLY HIGH
11.2314 PEN
YEARLY LOW
10.6165 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7473 PEN

2017 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 11.2314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 10.6165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6149 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9286 to the December average rate of 10.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.2314 was down 4.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.7760, 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 56,157 PEN
2016 Average 55,820 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 53,083 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,074.31 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9543
10.6459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PEN 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 10.7486, compared to 10.7459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5629 PEN (High: 11.2314 / Low: 10.6685). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0669 PEN (High: 10.7522 / Low: 10.6853).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5629
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.7400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4540 (-4.06%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.7400
2016 Avg (November) 11.1941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1155 10.7453 10.9286
February 10.7883 10.6165 10.6766
March 10.7863 10.6378 10.6910
April 10.7449 10.6202 10.6716
May 10.8210 10.6551 10.7630
June 10.8490 10.6859 10.7610
July 10.7522 10.6853 10.7239
August 10.8086 10.6481 10.7360
September 10.8510 10.7115 10.7692
October 10.8433 10.7013 10.7600
November 11.2314 10.6685 10.7400
December 10.8970 10.6968 10.7462