YEARLY HIGH
695.2528 GYD
YEARLY LOW
672.3103 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
683.6370 GYD

2017 KWD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 695.2528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 672.3103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9425 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 679.0195 to the December average rate of 685.1877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 695.2528 was up 0.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 690.9873, 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 3,476,264 GYD
2016 Average 3,406,197 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,361,551 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,712.52 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

690.6636
677.9610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GYD 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 680.8709, compared to 686.4030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 680.8709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 686.4030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.5989 GYD (High: 693.1372 / Low: 678.5383). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4854 GYD (High: 688.0962 / Low: 679.6108).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.5989
June Spread (Stable) ±8.4854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1993 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 689.6050) against the same month in 2016 (average: 682.1593), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4457 (+1.09%).

2017 Avg (September) 689.6050
2016 Avg (September) 682.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 685.5176 672.5389 679.0195
February 684.5057 672.3103 679.1553
March 686.4505 674.1868 680.0116
April 688.0844 675.3898 681.7877
May 687.3065 673.1978 681.0127
June 688.0962 679.6108 684.2388
July 689.4818 678.1347 684.3063
August 693.0316 678.7714 686.5775
September 695.2528 683.0918 689.6050
October 689.8664 681.0120 686.4057
November 693.1372 678.5383 686.3357
December 690.1290 679.2561 685.1877