YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0213 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0223 KWD

2017 SCR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0228 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0236 was down 1.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118 KWD
2016 Average 114 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 107 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.37 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0230
0.0216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0226, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 KWD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0213). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0219).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0228) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0228
2016 Avg (January) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0224 0.0228
February 0.0231 0.0224 0.0227
March 0.0235 0.0223 0.0227
April 0.0234 0.0222 0.0226
May 0.0228 0.0221 0.0224
June 0.0231 0.0218 0.0225
July 0.0231 0.0220 0.0224
August 0.0230 0.0220 0.0222
September 0.0225 0.0219 0.0221
October 0.0226 0.0215 0.0221
November 0.0229 0.0213 0.0219
December 0.0225 0.0214 0.0217