2017 KWD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 26.3036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 25.3514.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9522 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7195 to the December average rate of 25.7516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 26.3036 was down 3.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.2885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KWD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.7047, compared to 25.7920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0873 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5760 SBD (High: 26.3036 / Low: 25.7276). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2111 SBD (High: 25.5642 / Low: 25.3531).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2221 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 25.9066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1221 (-0.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9939 | 25.5902 | 25.7195 |
| February | 25.6216 | 25.4074 | 25.4974 |
| March | 25.5642 | 25.3531 | 25.4615 |
| April | 25.8655 | 25.4275 | 25.6754 |
| May | 26.1436 | 25.7089 | 25.9136 |
| June | 26.1694 | 25.6955 | 25.9609 |
| July | 26.0563 | 25.6617 | 25.8449 |
| August | 25.8938 | 25.3514 | 25.6465 |
| September | 25.9934 | 25.6025 | 25.7579 |
| October | 25.9772 | 25.7358 | 25.8446 |
| November | 26.3036 | 25.7276 | 25.9066 |
| December | 25.9660 | 25.6087 | 25.7516 |