YEARLY HIGH
47.9517 SZL
YEARLY LOW
40.7756 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8790 SZL

2017 KWD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 47.9517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 40.7756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1761 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3498 to the December average rate of 43.5359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.9517 was down 13.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.3503, 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 239,758 SZL
2016 Average 243,248 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 203,878 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,880.38 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.1331
41.8789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SZL 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 43.3629, compared to 44.3951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.7583 SZL (High: 45.5339 / Low: 40.7756). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3524 SZL (High: 43.1484 / Low: 41.7960).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.7583
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 46.6952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.0245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6707 (+1.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 46.6952
2016 Avg (November) 46.0245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.9961 43.5952 44.3498
February 44.2410 42.4287 43.2705
March 43.9414 40.9582 42.3167
April 45.6102 42.4948 44.2190
May 44.9549 42.4716 43.5833
June 43.1484 41.7960 42.4382
July 44.4454 42.3663 43.3825
August 44.6072 43.0513 43.8433
September 45.0111 42.6455 43.6090
October 46.9532 44.1480 45.3046
November 47.9517 45.2990 46.6952
December 45.5339 40.7756 43.5359