YEARLY HIGH
106.2310 TWD
YEARLY LOW
98.3983 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.3007 TWD

2017 KWD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 106.2310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 98.3983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8327 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.8496 to the December average rate of 99.2033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 106.2310 was down 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 111.4316, 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 531,155 TWD
2016 Average 533,624 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 491,991 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,163.75 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

104.3239
98.6323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TWD 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 100.6708, compared to 99.9307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.6708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.9307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.5194 TWD (High: 106.2310 / Low: 102.7116). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6557 TWD (High: 99.9292 / Low: 99.2735).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5194
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.7060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 103.8496) against the same month in 2016 (average: 109.9571), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1075 (-5.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 103.8496
2016 Avg (January) 109.9571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.2310 102.7116 103.8496
February 102.6600 100.3782 101.1436
March 101.5575 99.1005 100.4459
April 100.9281 98.9228 99.7559
May 99.4886 98.6153 99.1066
June 100.4283 99.1267 99.7229
July 100.9632 100.0010 100.4808
August 100.5490 99.7426 100.2099
September 100.8359 99.5877 99.9680
October 100.8203 99.6306 100.1372
November 99.9292 99.2735 99.5849
December 99.5608 98.3983 99.2033