YEARLY HIGH
7.7159 TOP
YEARLY LOW
7.2498 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4674 TOP

2017 KWD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 7.7159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 7.2498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4662 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5343 to the December average rate of 7.5775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.7159 was down 0.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.7912, 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 38,580 TOP
2016 Average 37,253 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 36,249 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,330.87 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.6501
7.2681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TOP 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 7.5144, compared to 7.4204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2141 TOP (High: 7.5029 / Low: 7.2888). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 TOP (High: 7.5772 / Low: 7.4897).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2141
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1307 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 7.6183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.4670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1513 (+2.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 7.6183
2016 Avg (May) 7.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5772 7.4897 7.5343
February 7.5247 7.3612 7.4035
March 7.5676 7.3555 7.4920
April 7.6333 7.5051 7.5408
May 7.7159 7.5699 7.6183
June 7.5721 7.4000 7.4975
July 7.5029 7.2888 7.3858
August 7.4118 7.2498 7.2999
September 7.4133 7.2612 7.3405
October 7.5042 7.3446 7.4055
November 7.6143 7.4469 7.5131
December 7.6322 7.5046 7.5775