YEARLY HIGH
118.0308 MUR
YEARLY LOW
108.2061 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.7344 MUR

2017 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 118.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 108.2061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8247 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.4526 to the December average rate of 111.9632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 118.0308 was down 1.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 119.9577, 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 590,154 MUR
2016 Average 587,636 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 541,030 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,123.60 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

118.2248
108.9586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MUR 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 115.7663, compared to 111.7025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.7663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.7025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 3.4501 MUR (High: 112.5169 / Low: 109.0668). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0415 MUR (High: 116.3464 / Low: 115.3049).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.4501
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.9366 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 117.4526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 118.6156), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1629 (-0.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 117.4526
2016 Avg (January) 118.6156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.0308 116.5652 117.4526
February 117.1578 116.0134 116.3904
March 116.3464 115.3049 116.0116
April 116.6166 114.0188 115.6179
May 115.5851 113.5737 114.6652
June 114.9245 113.6377 114.4602
July 113.7883 110.5193 112.6674
August 110.9032 108.2061 109.7308
September 112.5169 109.0668 110.5352
October 113.3322 112.0290 112.5438
November 114.1711 111.0112 112.7744
December 113.0852 110.7071 111.9632