YEARLY HIGH
282.1246 BDT
YEARLY LOW
256.3546 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.6499 BDT

2017 KWD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 282.1246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 256.3546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7699 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.5118 to the December average rate of 274.0653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 282.1246 was up 6.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 264.1579, 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 1,410,623 BDT
2016 Average 1,299,442 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,281,773 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,849.60 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

276.8041
257.9398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BDT 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 264.0530, compared to 271.2468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.0530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.2468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.7679 BDT (High: 282.1246 / Low: 267.3567). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0441 BDT (High: 267.2787 / Low: 264.2346).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.7679
June Spread (Stable) ±3.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1667 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 275.2321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.5592), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6729 (+6.04%).

2017 Avg (November) 275.2321
2016 Avg (November) 259.5592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 261.9771 256.3546 259.5118
February 263.6004 259.7363 261.7965
March 265.0255 259.4259 262.5621
April 276.4840 262.9590 267.9018
May 272.5445 264.0993 266.7530
June 267.2787 264.2346 265.7927
July 270.0279 263.4651 266.9485
August 271.2739 266.3705 268.1795
September 275.0567 267.3987 270.8702
October 275.3220 266.9611 272.1852
November 282.1246 267.3567 275.2321
December 275.9130 272.3769 274.0653