YEARLY HIGH
366.7587 PKR
YEARLY LOW
339.3386 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
347.0989 PKR

2017 KWD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 366.7587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 339.3386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4201 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.5570 to the December average rate of 359.9865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 366.7587 was up 4.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 350.4977, 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 1,833,794 PKR
2016 Average 1,732,351 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,696,693 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,100.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

361.7294
340.8141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PKR 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 343.8301, compared to 350.3677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 343.8301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.3677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 17.9877 PKR (High: 366.7587 / Low: 348.7710). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0940 PKR (High: 349.8413 / Low: 346.7473).

December Spread (Volatile) ±17.9877
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5067 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 359.9865) against the same month in 2016 (average: 342.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0079 (+4.96%).

2017 Avg (December) 359.9865
2016 Avg (December) 342.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 345.3699 339.3386 342.5570
February 345.1582 341.6286 343.4268
March 345.7887 339.5123 343.0980
April 346.5825 341.8479 344.2880
May 347.2725 342.1021 344.5795
June 347.4392 343.0549 345.0316
July 349.8069 344.0744 347.1462
August 351.4985 345.7586 348.3774
September 352.6358 348.5087 349.9495
October 349.8413 346.7473 348.4428
November 350.8098 346.2098 348.3037
December 366.7587 348.7710 359.9865