2017 KWD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.8881 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

40.6048 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8634 ZAR

2017 KWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 47.8881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 40.6048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2833 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4617 to the December average rate of 43.3502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.8881 was down 13.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.4108, 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 239,440 ZAR

2016 Average 243,257 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 203,024 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,416.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.0607

41.9175

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ZAR 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 43.3636, compared to 44.3632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.0375 ZAR (High: 45.6423 / Low: 40.6048). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5409 ZAR (High: 43.1740 / Low: 41.6331).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.0375

June Spread (Stable) ±1.5409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.2820 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 46.6321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6184 (+1.34%).

2017 Avg (November) 46.6321

2016 Avg (November) 46.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.1191	43.4157	44.4617
February	44.1674	42.1395	43.1749
March	44.1576	40.7162	42.3461
April	45.5565	42.7909	44.1055
May	44.8327	42.2836	43.5999
June	43.1740	41.6331	42.4938
July	44.6710	42.6575	43.3455
August	44.6961	43.0901	43.8610
September	44.9659	42.4766	43.6589
October	47.1327	43.9424	45.3313
November	47.8881	45.2885	46.6321
December	45.6423	40.6048	43.3502