YEARLY HIGH
172.1010 PHP
YEARLY LOW
161.2830 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.0826 PHP

2017 KWD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 172.1010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 161.2830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8180 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.8440 to the December average rate of 166.5454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 172.1010 was up 4.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 163.9494, 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 860,505 PHP
2016 Average 785,627 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 806,415 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,089.99 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

170.7041
162.1294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PHP 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 163.8246, compared to 168.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.8246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.5114 PHP (High: 166.6348 / Low: 162.1234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7420 PHP (High: 167.8960 / Low: 166.1540).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.5114
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9112 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 169.9895) against the same month in 2016 (average: 159.8496), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1399 (+6.34%).

2017 Avg (October) 169.9895
2016 Avg (October) 159.8496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.6552 161.2830 162.8440
February 165.1574 162.6153 163.7971
March 165.4636 163.6133 164.5585
April 165.3095 161.9394 163.5826
May 164.7608 162.7838 163.8751
June 166.6348 162.1234 164.2905
July 167.8960 166.1540 167.1536
August 170.5104 166.4460 168.7812
September 170.2666 168.1140 169.1171
October 172.1010 168.2323 169.9895
November 170.5272 166.3440 168.4567
December 167.8963 164.9556 166.5454