YEARLY HIGH
0.0841 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0771 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0825 KWD

2017 QAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0839 to the December average rate of 0.0823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0841 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 421 KWD
2016 Average 415 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 385 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.11 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0843
0.0790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0059 KWD (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0771). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0839 / Low: 0.0837).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0839) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0839
2016 Avg (January) 0.0835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0841 0.0837 0.0839
February 0.0839 0.0837 0.0838
March 0.0840 0.0836 0.0838
April 0.0840 0.0832 0.0836
May 0.0837 0.0833 0.0835
June 0.0834 0.0800 0.0825
July 0.0833 0.0812 0.0826
August 0.0833 0.0817 0.0825
September 0.0824 0.0810 0.0814
October 0.0830 0.0794 0.0808
November 0.0830 0.0771 0.0794
December 0.0831 0.0813 0.0823