YEARLY HIGH
0.0942 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0890 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0931 KWD

2017 PEN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0915 to the December average rate of 0.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0942 was up 1.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 471 KWD
2016 Average 448 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 445 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.78 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0939
0.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KWD 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 0.0930, compared to 0.0931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0047 KWD (High: 0.0937 / Low: 0.0890). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0930).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0937) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+9.47%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0937
2016 Avg (February) 0.0856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0931 0.0900 0.0915
February 0.0942 0.0927 0.0937
March 0.0940 0.0927 0.0935
April 0.0942 0.0931 0.0937
May 0.0939 0.0924 0.0929
June 0.0936 0.0922 0.0929
July 0.0936 0.0930 0.0933
August 0.0939 0.0925 0.0931
September 0.0934 0.0922 0.0929
October 0.0934 0.0922 0.0929
November 0.0937 0.0890 0.0931
December 0.0935 0.0918 0.0931