YEARLY HIGH
66.1522 MDL
YEARLY LOW
56.4231 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.8227 MDL

2017 KWD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 66.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 56.4231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7290 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6720 to the December average rate of 56.8937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 66.1522 was down 2.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.8024, 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 330,761 MDL
2016 Average 328,972 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 282,116 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,645.07 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

66.5499
56.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MDL 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 63.3216, compared to 58.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.3216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.4337 MDL (High: 63.2541 / Low: 59.8203). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5873 MDL (High: 60.1491 / Low: 59.5618).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4337
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5873

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 2.4360 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 65.6720) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.8547), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1827 (-1.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 65.6720
2016 Avg (January) 66.8547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1522 65.2242 65.6720
February 65.6871 65.0241 65.3377
March 65.5609 63.7167 64.4855
April 64.2737 62.8657 63.4359
May 63.2541 59.8203 60.9999
June 60.4050 59.5618 59.9983
July 60.1491 59.5618 59.7996
August 59.7336 58.8790 59.1804
September 59.2488 58.1948 58.6190
October 58.3651 57.0471 57.6211
November 58.5106 56.7359 57.8289
December 57.2506 56.4231 56.8937