YEARLY HIGH
373.0247 XPF
YEARLY LOW
329.1517 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
349.3928 XPF

2017 KWD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 373.0247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 329.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.8729 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 368.4049 to the December average rate of 333.7482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 373.0247 was down 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 376.0397, 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 1,865,123 XPF
2016 Average 1,784,093 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,645,759 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,364.73 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

372.0152
328.6919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XPF 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 362.9615, compared to 335.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.1374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 362.9615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 34.0319 XPF (High: 372.0190 / Low: 337.9871). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6774 XPF (High: 336.4810 / Low: 329.8036).

February Spread (Volatile) ±34.0319
December Spread (Stable) ±6.6774

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 10.7812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.7812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 368.4049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 361.1854), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2195 (+2.00%).

2017 Avg (January) 368.4049
2016 Avg (January) 361.1854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 373.0247 363.3558 368.4049
February 372.0190 337.9871 367.4676
March 372.0977 362.1648 367.0508
April 371.6442 359.3633 367.0075
May 362.1584 351.2703 356.2264
June 354.9038 345.1626 351.6120
July 348.4057 334.5011 342.2552
August 337.3917 330.4204 334.4126
September 336.2812 329.1517 332.3022
October 339.7181 332.6723 336.0098
November 340.5462 331.2555 336.2166
December 336.4810 329.8036 333.7482