YEARLY HIGH
416.4441 LRD
YEARLY LOW
297.4845 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
344.4042 LRD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,082,220 LRD
2016 Average 1,477,777 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,487,423 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594,797.71 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

426.5621
295.3394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.6138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 380.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±84.2166
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 415.6269
2016 Avg (December) 300.9602

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