YEARLY HIGH
4.7396 BND
YEARLY LOW
4.4243 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5509 BND

2017 KWD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.7396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3153 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6791 to the December average rate of 4.4583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7396 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7503, 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 23,698 BND
2016 Average 22,839 BND
Yearly Trough Low 22,122 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,576.69 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7012
4.4362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BND 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 4.6092, compared to 4.4927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1201 BND (High: 4.7396 / Low: 4.6195). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0484 BND (High: 4.5872 / Low: 4.5387).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1201
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.6791) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0288 (-0.61%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.6791
2016 Avg (January) 4.7079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7396 4.6195 4.6791
February 4.6596 4.5806 4.6326
March 4.6481 4.5753 4.6042
April 4.6385 4.5754 4.5937
May 4.6363 4.5516 4.5864
June 4.5872 4.5387 4.5590
July 4.5683 4.4800 4.5274
August 4.5290 4.4627 4.5068
September 4.5133 4.4465 4.4768
October 4.5299 4.4738 4.5021
November 4.5147 4.4329 4.4846
December 4.4856 4.4243 4.4583