2017 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9716 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.8887 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1219 QAR

2017 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 12.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.8887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0829 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9196 to the December average rate of 12.1494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9716 was up 6.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.2153, 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 64,858 QAR

2016 Average 60,240 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,444 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,414.33 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.6628

11.8520

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 11.9715, compared to 12.2723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9715

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.9264 QAR (High: 12.9716 / Low: 12.0452). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 QAR (High: 11.9522 / Low: 11.9131).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9264

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4458 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 12.5953) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6114 (+5.10%).

2017 Avg (November) 12.5953

2016 Avg (November) 11.9839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.9435	11.8887	11.9196
February	11.9522	11.9131	11.9306
March	11.9631	11.9074	11.9307
April	12.0151	11.9095	11.9551
May	12.0026	11.9417	11.9762
June	12.4928	11.9935	12.1170
July	12.3099	12.0037	12.1110
August	12.2405	11.9985	12.1200
September	12.3440	12.1350	12.2831
October	12.5933	12.0534	12.3749
November	12.9716	12.0452	12.5953
December	12.3056	12.0304	12.1494