2017 KWD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 27716.3411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 26219.6192.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1496.7218 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26574.6072 to the December average rate of 27560.0802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27716.3411 was up 1.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 27283.8523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KWD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26730.4740, compared to 27452.5942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 722.1201 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 952.0454 LAK (High: 27449.4678 / Low: 26497.4223). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 193.5807 LAK (High: 27559.2572 / Low: 27365.6764).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 42.7353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 27520.8485) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26858.8013), the exchange rate shifted by +662.0472 (+2.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26936.0352 | 26233.0961 | 26574.6072 |
| February | 27037.5348 | 26233.2679 | 26641.0845 |
| March | 27079.9353 | 26219.6192 | 26618.5390 |
| April | 27036.3391 | 26275.7640 | 26727.7439 |
| May | 27108.1737 | 26292.2316 | 26769.3125 |
| June | 27336.0542 | 26432.0415 | 27051.5569 |
| July | 27449.4678 | 26497.4223 | 27177.5585 |
| August | 27628.8116 | 27270.4098 | 27418.7763 |
| September | 27628.5683 | 27411.8404 | 27540.5184 |
| October | 27559.2572 | 27365.6764 | 27497.7831 |
| November | 27716.3411 | 27368.2870 | 27520.8485 |
| December | 27682.8844 | 27345.7380 | 27560.0802 |