YEARLY HIGH
3.3254 USD
YEARLY LOW
3.2650 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2964 USD

2017 KWD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 3.3254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.2650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2736 to the December average rate of 3.3119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3254 was down 0.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3529, 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 16,627 USD
2016 Average 16,544 USD
Yearly Trough Low 16,325 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.22 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3220
3.2692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to USD 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 3.2825, compared to 3.3104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0289 USD (High: 3.2996 / Low: 3.2707). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 USD (High: 3.2988 / Low: 3.2927).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.3176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.3176
2016 Avg (September) 3.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2800 3.2650 3.2736
February 3.2825 3.2725 3.2766
March 3.2851 3.2701 3.2765
April 3.2996 3.2707 3.2835
May 3.2956 3.2813 3.2892
June 3.2988 3.2927 3.2956
July 3.3135 3.2968 3.3026
August 3.3205 3.3098 3.3124
September 3.3254 3.3111 3.3176
October 3.3124 3.3032 3.3089
November 3.3152 3.3032 3.3088
December 3.3183 3.3090 3.3119