YEARLY HIGH
47.9296 LSL
YEARLY LOW
40.7527 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8764 LSL

2017 KWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 47.9296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 40.7527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1769 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3193 to the December average rate of 43.5458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.9296 was down 13.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.3943, 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 239,648 LSL
2016 Average 243,257 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 203,764 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,884.39 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.1246
41.8497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LSL 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 43.3589, compared to 44.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.9040 LSL (High: 45.6567 / Low: 40.7527). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4238 LSL (High: 43.2115 / Low: 41.7878).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9040
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 46.6851) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6731 (+1.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 46.6851
2016 Avg (November) 46.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.0031 43.4715 44.3193
February 44.1177 42.4240 43.2943
March 43.9665 40.9202 42.2893
April 45.6102 42.4776 44.2236
May 44.8937 42.4701 43.5716
June 43.2115 41.7878 42.4551
July 44.4464 42.3468 43.3262
August 44.6241 43.0344 43.8505
September 45.0022 42.6315 43.6347
October 46.9463 44.1624 45.3219
November 47.9296 45.2737 46.6851
December 45.6567 40.7527 43.5458