2017 KWD to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |