2017 KWD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6509 BBD

YEARLY LOW

6.5110 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5928 BBD

2017 KWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 6.6509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 6.5110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1399 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5485 to the December average rate of 6.6239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6509 was down 0.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7057, 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 33,254 BBD

2016 Average 33,091 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 32,555 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 699.52 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6439

6.5398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BBD 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 6.5649, compared to 6.6207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5649

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0862 BBD (High: 6.5971 / Low: 6.5110). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 BBD (High: 6.5976 / Low: 6.5854).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0862

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.6353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.6360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.6353

2016 Avg (September) 6.6360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5971	6.5110	6.5485
February	6.5893	6.5256	6.5517
March	6.5702	6.5402	6.5530
April	6.5992	6.5414	6.5669
May	6.5912	6.5625	6.5783
June	6.5976	6.5854	6.5911
July	6.6269	6.5937	6.6051
August	6.6411	6.6196	6.6248
September	6.6509	6.6223	6.6353
October	6.6248	6.6065	6.6177
November	6.6304	6.6064	6.6175
December	6.6366	6.6180	6.6239