YEARLY HIGH
434.3977 JMD
YEARLY LOW
412.0046 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
422.9770 JMD

2017 KWD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 434.3977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 412.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3931 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 421.6954 to the December average rate of 414.3909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 434.3977 was up 1.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 427.7554, 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 2,171,988 JMD
2016 Average 2,069,540 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,060,023 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,965.32 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

432.5209
412.7427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JMD 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 423.7764, compared to 422.1775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.7764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 422.1775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 13.3957 JMD (High: 432.6948 / Low: 419.2991). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6320 JMD (High: 429.9415 / Low: 426.3095).

October Spread (Volatile) ±13.3957
June Spread (Stable) ±3.6320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.0739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 430.8727) against the same month in 2016 (average: 422.6693), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2035 (+1.94%).

2017 Avg (September) 430.8727
2016 Avg (September) 422.6693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 424.6788 418.7270 421.6954
February 423.9867 419.7581 421.8557
March 425.1775 416.7976 421.6976
April 427.7631 421.7099 423.9302
May 430.3031 422.6656 425.7122
June 429.9415 426.3095 427.7671
July 427.7797 417.5005 423.1814
August 427.3890 420.0930 423.0770
September 434.3977 423.7599 430.8727
October 432.6948 419.2991 423.7988
November 421.3149 414.2565 417.7445
December 416.6639 412.0046 414.3909