YEARLY HIGH
365.3886 VUV
YEARLY LOW
341.9598 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
352.4492 VUV

2017 KWD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 365.3886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 341.9598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4288 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.4980 to the December average rate of 354.2145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 365.3886 was down 3.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 380.2330, 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 1,826,943 VUV
2016 Average 1,800,594 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 1,709,799 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,144.07 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

360.9991
344.2636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to VUV 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 355.5277, compared to 349.3707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.5277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 349.3707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 13.6628 VUV (High: 355.6226 / Low: 341.9598). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7281 VUV (High: 353.3770 / Low: 349.6489).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.6628
February Spread (Stable) ±3.7281

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.4788 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 359.6044) against the same month in 2016 (average: 364.1519), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5474 (-1.25%).

2017 Avg (May) 359.6044
2016 Avg (May) 364.1519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 364.2732 352.0670 356.4980
February 353.3770 349.6489 351.3510
March 357.6850 350.5897 354.0483
April 361.9291 353.8083 357.2619
May 365.3886 355.2403 359.6044
June 357.0955 351.6507 354.4027
July 355.6226 341.9598 348.9239
August 349.3359 342.5235 345.6582
September 350.1339 342.6959 345.8294
October 352.9960 345.9594 349.3001
November 355.8523 349.3873 352.2981
December 357.8236 349.2022 354.2145