2017 KWD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

512.0015 LKR

YEARLY LOW

484.8695 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

502.5806 LKR

2017 KWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 512.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 484.8695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1320 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 490.8948 to the December average rate of 507.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 512.0015 was up 3.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 492.9080, 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 2,560,007 LKR

2016 Average 2,417,842 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,424,348 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,659.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

509.8172

489.1746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LKR 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 497.8040, compared to 507.3571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 497.8040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 507.3571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 11.0985 LKR (High: 501.9630 / Low: 490.8645). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5771 LKR (High: 509.5495 / Low: 505.9724).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.0985

October Spread (Stable) ±3.5771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7504 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 508.0702) against the same month in 2016 (average: 487.9520), the exchange rate shifted by +20.1181 (+4.12%).

2017 Avg (November) 508.0702

2016 Avg (November) 487.9520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	495.7425	484.8695	490.8948
February	501.9061	490.8169	494.8025
March	501.9630	490.8645	496.5568
April	503.9506	496.0073	499.5879
May	505.1730	498.3018	501.2635
June	506.2130	500.2209	503.7184
July	509.9271	502.1574	506.4482
August	510.5241	502.0299	506.3276
September	511.8821	504.6369	507.8801
October	509.5495	505.9724	508.0970
November	512.0015	505.0265	508.0702
December	509.6040	503.1735	507.3197