2017 KWD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.8965 SCR

YEARLY LOW

42.3788 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.7725 SCR

2017 KWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 46.8965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 42.3788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5177 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.7930 to the December average rate of 46.1325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.8965 was down 2.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.1247, 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 234,483 SCR

2016 Average 219,530 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 211,894 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,588.30 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.3664

43.5591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SCR 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 44.1969, compared to 45.3482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.1763 SCR (High: 46.8965 / Low: 43.7202). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2992 SCR (High: 45.7362 / Low: 44.4370).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1763

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1530 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 45.7323) against the same month in 2016 (average: 43.9119), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8204 (+4.15%).

2017 Avg (November) 45.7323

2016 Avg (November) 43.9119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.6371	42.3788	43.7930
February	44.7337	43.2118	44.0675
March	44.8244	42.4722	44.1184
April	45.1163	42.7880	44.2623
May	45.1788	43.8277	44.5467
June	45.8490	43.3667	44.3937
July	45.4922	43.3706	44.7095
August	45.5149	43.5555	44.9687
September	45.7362	44.4370	45.2162
October	46.4614	44.2366	45.3297
November	46.8965	43.7202	45.7323
December	46.6218	44.4122	46.1325