YEARLY HIGH
33.2882 MAD
YEARLY LOW
30.8698 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.9927 MAD

2017 KWD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 33.2882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 30.8698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4184 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9395 to the December average rate of 31.2053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.2882 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.3618, 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 166,441 MAD
2016 Average 162,176 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 154,349 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,091.96 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.1591
30.8856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MAD 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 32.6964, compared to 31.2890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.7669 MAD (High: 33.2882 / Low: 32.5213). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3996 MAD (High: 31.3890 / Low: 30.9894).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7669
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5882 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 32.9268) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9203 (+2.88%).

2017 Avg (April) 32.9268
2016 Avg (April) 32.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2784 32.7208 32.9395
February 33.1415 32.6337 32.9696
March 33.1767 32.6564 32.8789
April 33.2882 32.5213 32.9268
May 32.6665 32.0277 32.3385
June 32.2889 31.7639 32.1252
July 31.9278 31.2763 31.6434
August 31.4473 30.9250 31.2691
September 31.3901 30.8698 31.0751
October 31.4602 31.0564 31.2625
November 31.5391 30.9372 31.2784
December 31.3890 30.9894 31.2053