YEARLY HIGH
10.7812 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.2707 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7056 LTL

2017 KWD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 10.7812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 3.2707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5105 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9821 to the December average rate of 3.3119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.7812 was down 0.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.8345, 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 53,906 LTL
2016 Average 51,066 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 16,354 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,552.30 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.3104
2.5600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LTL 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 6.1008, compared to 3.3104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.5104 LTL (High: 10.7812 / Low: 3.2708). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 LTL (High: 3.2988 / Low: 3.2927).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5104
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.5672 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.9821) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.2302), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2481 (-12.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.9821
2016 Avg (January) 10.2302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7812 3.2708 8.9821
February 10.7167 3.2734 6.4429
March 10.7263 10.4680 10.5812
April 10.6257 3.2707 4.0140
May 3.2956 3.2813 3.2892
June 3.2988 3.2927 3.2956
July 3.3135 3.2968 3.3026
August 3.3205 3.3098 3.3124
September 3.3254 3.3111 3.3176
October 3.3124 3.3032 3.3089
November 3.3152 3.3032 3.3088
December 3.3183 3.3090 3.3119