YEARLY HIGH
0.0816 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0802 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0809 KWD

2017 SAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0815 to the December average rate of 0.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0816 was up 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 408 KWD
2016 Average 403 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 401 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.32 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0816
0.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.0812, compared to 0.0806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0815 / Low: 0.0808). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0810 / Low: 0.0808).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0815) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0815
2016 Avg (January) 0.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0816 0.0813 0.0815
February 0.0815 0.0812 0.0814
March 0.0815 0.0812 0.0814
April 0.0815 0.0808 0.0812
May 0.0813 0.0809 0.0811
June 0.0810 0.0808 0.0809
July 0.0809 0.0805 0.0807
August 0.0806 0.0803 0.0805
September 0.0805 0.0802 0.0804
October 0.0807 0.0805 0.0806
November 0.0807 0.0804 0.0806
December 0.0806 0.0804 0.0805