YEARLY HIGH
2.3584 JOD
YEARLY LOW
2.3132 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3378 JOD

2017 KWD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.3584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.3132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3194 to the December average rate of 2.3490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3584 was down 0.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3736, 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 11,792 JOD
2016 Average 11,722 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 11,566 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.79 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3549
2.3162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to JOD 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 2.3280, compared to 2.3475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0183 JOD (High: 2.3389 / Low: 2.3206). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 JOD (High: 2.3444 / Low: 2.3364).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.3517) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.04%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.3517
2016 Avg (September) 2.3509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3256 2.3132 2.3194
February 2.3263 2.3182 2.3217
March 2.3305 2.3169 2.3232
April 2.3389 2.3206 2.3294
May 2.3412 2.3284 2.3346
June 2.3444 2.3364 2.3399
July 2.3497 2.3372 2.3438
August 2.3543 2.3452 2.3480
September 2.3584 2.3464 2.3517
October 2.3512 2.3407 2.3463
November 2.3505 2.3420 2.3461
December 2.3577 2.3461 2.3490