YEARLY HIGH
51.4938 MVR
YEARLY LOW
46.8257 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8753 MVR

2017 KWD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 51.4938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 46.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6681 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3132 to the December average rate of 51.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.4938 was up 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.3883, 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 257,469 MVR
2016 Average 252,544 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 234,128 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,340.57 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.3835
50.2159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MVR 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 50.7696, compared to 50.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.7696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.4964 MVR (High: 51.3221 / Low: 46.8257). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1425 MVR (High: 51.1019 / Low: 50.9594).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4964
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 51.2862) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.6643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6219 (+1.23%).

2017 Avg (June) 51.2862
2016 Avg (June) 50.6643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.6072 49.8019 50.3132
February 50.9743 50.3473 50.6508
March 51.0554 50.5490 50.7810
April 51.1689 50.3861 50.6945
May 51.4439 50.3671 50.8920
June 51.4938 50.9373 51.2862
July 51.1940 50.9539 51.1294
August 51.3221 46.8257 50.8060
September 51.2847 50.9918 51.1398
October 51.0433 50.8818 50.9747
November 50.9916 50.6133 50.8175
December 51.1019 50.9594 51.0187