YEARLY HIGH
2053.9211 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1809.3207 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1918.3531 XAF

2017 KWD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2053.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1809.3207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 244.6004 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2022.5995 to the December average rate of 1834.5872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2053.9211 was down 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 2061.2291, 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 10,269,605 XAF
2016 Average 9,821,255 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 9,046,603 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,223,001.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2042.1956
1807.0424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XAF 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 1991.0202, compared to 1845.6860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 145.3342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1991.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1845.6860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 73.6671 XAF (High: 2044.5446 / Low: 1970.8775). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.7052 XAF (High: 1849.6091 / Low: 1812.9038).

April Spread (Volatile) ±73.6671
December Spread (Stable) ±36.7052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 59.2454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.2454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2022.5995) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1987.5584), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0412 (+1.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 2022.5995
2016 Avg (January) 1987.5584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2053.9211 2000.4443 2022.5995
February 2037.9519 1995.2504 2021.0253
March 2042.8206 1988.0190 2012.0792
April 2044.5446 1970.8775 2011.4707
May 1984.5728 1925.0927 1952.2253
June 1941.9185 1894.1679 1926.7212
July 1906.8778 1838.7256 1879.4763
August 1854.6149 1816.2943 1838.2393
September 1848.5109 1809.3207 1826.6385
October 1867.4031 1828.6731 1847.0187
November 1871.9552 1820.8849 1848.1558
December 1849.6091 1812.9038 1834.5872