YEARLY HIGH
76564.7447 STD
YEARLY LOW
67748.6278 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
71630.0344 STD

2017 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 76564.7447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 67748.6278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8816.1169 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75545.2325 to the December average rate of 68508.7151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76564.7447 was down 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 76895.9264, 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 382,823,723 STD
2016 Average 366,342,270 STD
Yearly Trough Low 338,743,139 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,080,584.39 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

76276.7564
67498.4699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to STD 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 74357.3062, compared to 68902.7625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5454.5437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74357.3062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68902.7625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2620.1948 STD (High: 76313.4289 / Low: 73693.2341). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 661.6822 STD (High: 69262.1971 / Low: 68600.5149).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2620.1948
October Spread (Stable) ±661.6822

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2151.6877 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2151.6877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 75545.2325) against the same month in 2016 (average: 74129.7465), the exchange rate shifted by +1415.4860 (+1.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 75545.2325
2016 Avg (January) 74129.7465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76564.7447 74733.0854 75545.2325
February 76185.5955 74578.0280 75438.1353
March 76210.4808 74280.0734 75088.9609
April 76313.4289 73693.2341 75138.3272
May 74394.7641 71893.5255 72986.6395
June 72478.1108 70828.9776 71946.5420
July 71167.5785 68887.9648 70213.6333
August 69304.4315 67966.8180 68715.4632
September 69088.4519 67748.6278 68229.9938
October 69262.1971 68600.5149 68920.6972
November 69368.0431 68021.3104 68828.0724
December 68883.0127 67861.6530 68508.7151