YEARLY HIGH
200.5444 RUB
YEARLY LOW
183.3532 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.2045 RUB

2017 KWD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 200.5444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 183.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1912 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.0007 to the December average rate of 193.9707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 200.5444 was down 25.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 269.9735, 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 1,002,722 RUB
2016 Average 1,108,185 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 916,766 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,956.21 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

197.9122
184.6031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to RUB 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 190.2718, compared to 194.1372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.1372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 12.8293 RUB (High: 198.7431 / Low: 185.9138). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5845 RUB (High: 192.9697 / Low: 189.3852).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.8293
October Spread (Stable) ±3.5845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.5406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 196.7659) against the same month in 2016 (average: 215.1508), the exchange rate shifted by -18.3849 (-8.55%).

2017 Avg (August) 196.7659
2016 Avg (August) 215.1508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 200.5002 193.8549 196.0007
February 197.2947 186.9160 191.4483
March 193.9184 183.8452 189.5248
April 189.2818 183.3532 185.7122
May 192.0870 185.0030 187.8555
June 198.7431 185.9138 191.0892
July 200.4848 194.2079 196.8031
August 200.5444 192.4377 196.7659
September 192.9656 188.9340 191.2254
October 192.9697 189.3852 191.0330
November 199.6807 192.6371 195.0249
December 196.0474 190.6603 193.9707