YEARLY HIGH
4556.5287 MMK
YEARLY LOW
4401.0392 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4487.2718 MMK

2017 KWD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 4556.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 4401.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.4896 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4442.2343 to the December average rate of 4498.6193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4556.5287 was up 0.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 4532.4861, 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 22,782,644 MMK
2016 Average 20,437,603 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 22,005,196 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777,447.82 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4522.8540
4434.9052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MMK 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 4473.4708, compared to 4501.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.6019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4473.4708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4501.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 96.4815 MMK (High: 4525.7895 / Low: 4429.3080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.7788 MMK (High: 4534.5093 / Low: 4470.7304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±96.4815
October Spread (Stable) ±63.7788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 22.8569 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.8569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 4515.5249) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4077.8281), the exchange rate shifted by +437.6968 (+10.73%).

2017 Avg (September) 4515.5249
2016 Avg (September) 4077.8281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4493.4992 4401.0392 4442.2343
February 4512.0125 4440.2300 4484.3039
March 4501.0073 4421.0324 4476.9539
April 4512.7715 4432.2117 4465.7000
May 4525.7895 4429.3080 4483.4058
June 4525.1136 4454.5646 4488.2269
July 4536.2522 4461.6445 4499.2139
August 4543.1055 4472.8180 4504.4530
September 4556.5287 4476.6555 4515.5249
October 4534.5093 4470.7304 4505.7411
November 4541.5851 4460.8387 4482.8842
December 4534.3835 4466.6197 4498.6193