2017 KWD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 416.4441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 297.4845.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.9595 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.5610 to the December average rate of 415.6269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 416.4441 was up 32.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 314.5155, 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 LRD 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 308.6138, compared to 380.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.5809 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 84.2166 LRD (High: 382.1531 / Low: 297.9365). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2532 LRD (High: 416.4441 / Low: 415.1908).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.2563 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 415.6269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 300.9602), the exchange rate shifted by +114.6667 (+38.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 311.6201 | 297.9300 | 306.5610 |
| February | 311.4205 | 307.7213 | 308.7135 |
| March | 312.0762 | 305.7552 | 307.8817 |
| April | 311.5548 | 307.7506 | 309.3464 |
| May | 311.4183 | 305.6147 | 309.6492 |
| June | 311.6257 | 306.3497 | 309.5309 |
| July | 310.9370 | 297.4845 | 306.2746 |
| August | 382.1531 | 297.9365 | 372.2018 |
| September | 390.3885 | 381.3259 | 387.8515 |
| October | 394.9042 | 388.6670 | 391.5819 |
| November | 415.4462 | 394.3548 | 407.6314 |
| December | 416.4441 | 415.1908 | 415.6269 |