YEARLY HIGH
4.7346 LYD
YEARLY LOW
4.4853 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5911 LYD

2017 KWD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.7346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 4.4853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2493 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6836 to the December average rate of 4.5210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7346 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7366, 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 23,673 LYD
2016 Average 22,848 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 22,426 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,246.45 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6999
4.5043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LYD 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 4.6504, compared to 4.5319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1132 LYD (High: 4.6187 / Low: 4.5055). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 LYD (High: 4.5559 / Low: 4.5046).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1132
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.6836) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1266 (+2.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.6836
2016 Avg (January) 4.5571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7346 4.6541 4.6836
February 4.7101 4.6315 4.6701
March 4.6959 4.6428 4.6706
April 4.7068 4.6186 4.6608
May 4.6515 4.5885 4.6180
June 4.6355 4.5705 4.5992
July 4.6187 4.5055 4.5700
August 4.5652 4.4986 4.5282
September 4.5671 4.4853 4.5210
October 4.5559 4.5046 4.5306
November 4.5595 4.4918 4.5206
December 4.5546 4.4979 4.5210