YEARLY HIGH
192.9689 MKD
YEARLY LOW
169.8748 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
180.0672 MKD

2017 KWD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 192.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 169.8748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0940 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.4631 to the December average rate of 172.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 192.9689 was down 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 193.5845, 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 964,844 MKD
2016 Average 920,658 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 849,374 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,470.22 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

191.4764
169.6440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MKD 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 186.8327, compared to 173.3017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.8327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.3017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 6.8769 MKD (High: 191.6649 / Low: 184.7880). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5111 MKD (High: 173.5355 / Low: 170.0244).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.8769
December Spread (Stable) ±3.5111

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 5.6912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 189.4631) against the same month in 2016 (average: 186.3876), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0755 (+1.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 189.4631
2016 Avg (January) 186.3876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.9689 186.9050 189.4631
February 191.2456 187.1880 189.6570
March 191.7038 186.8069 188.9975
April 191.6649 184.7880 188.8120
May 186.2113 180.4905 183.1208
June 182.2825 177.8879 180.9458
July 179.1355 173.1622 176.4377
August 174.0701 170.5356 172.8668
September 173.6620 169.8748 171.4634
October 175.2738 171.6698 173.3714
November 175.7787 170.9137 173.4954
December 173.5355 170.0244 172.1757