YEARLY HIGH
2049.2628 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1809.3207 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1919.7046 XOF

2017 KWD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2049.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1809.3207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 239.9422 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2025.8764 to the December average rate of 1834.5872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2049.2628 was down 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 2058.3360, 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 10,246,314 XOF
2016 Average 9,851,967 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 9,046,603 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199,710.80 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2045.8002
1806.7147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XOF 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 1993.4101, compared to 1845.9991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 147.4110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1993.4101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1845.9991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 73.0785 XOF (High: 1911.8041 / Low: 1838.7256). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.7052 XOF (High: 1849.6091 / Low: 1812.9038).

July Spread (Volatile) ±73.0785
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 58.8716 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.8716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2025.8764) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1996.8552), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0212 (+1.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 2025.8764
2016 Avg (January) 1996.8552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2049.2628 2005.1674 2025.8764
February 2044.0836 2001.9597 2024.4793
March 2041.6878 1990.6725 2016.3567
April 2041.1114 1978.2000 2012.1596
May 1981.0321 1927.8625 1953.2880
June 1941.6230 1899.3804 1928.3004
July 1911.8041 1838.7256 1881.3549
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