YEARLY HIGH
5055.8324 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4885.0397 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4973.6363 LBP

2017 KWD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 5055.8324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4885.0397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 170.7928 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4935.7862 to the December average rate of 5020.6561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5055.8324 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 5063.6710, 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 25,279,162 LBP
2016 Average 24,971,214 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 24,425,198 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 853,963.76 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5029.6942
4921.2369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LBP 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 4948.7075, compared to 4998.5652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.8577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4948.7075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4998.5652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 96.5679 LBP (High: 4981.6076 / Low: 4885.0397). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 61.3031 LBP (High: 4994.9642 / Low: 4933.6611).

January Spread (Volatile) ±96.5679
April Spread (Stable) ±61.3031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.1179 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5020.6561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4938.7382), the exchange rate shifted by +81.9179 (+1.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 5020.6561
2016 Avg (December) 4938.7382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4981.6076 4885.0397 4935.7862
February 5000.1851 4916.4801 4943.3930
March 4971.4646 4888.2490 4930.2750
April 4994.9642 4933.6611 4955.0217
May 4998.4182 4936.7531 4962.2079
June 5005.8110 4932.8543 4965.5610
July 4990.1086 4909.6819 4968.6525
August 5040.8516 4947.4029 4988.6998
September 5052.2463 4985.5684 5006.5045
October 5055.4309 4977.8574 5000.1185
November 5054.5944 4976.2360 5006.7598
December 5055.8324 4979.1608 5020.6561