YEARLY HIGH
23.2446 SDG
YEARLY LOW
20.8447 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8683 SDG

2017 KWD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 23.2446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 20.8447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4000 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0656 to the December average rate of 22.2885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.2446 was up 8.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.4736, 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 116,223 SDG
2016 Average 101,985 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 104,223 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,999.78 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.4108
20.9433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SDG 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 21.6070, compared to 22.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.2732 SDG (High: 23.2446 / Low: 21.9714). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1295 SDG (High: 22.1690 / Low: 22.0395).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2732
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0707 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 22.2885) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.2543), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0342 (+4.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 22.2885
2016 Avg (December) 21.2543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3326 20.9183 21.0656
February 21.9324 20.9257 21.1225
March 21.9967 20.8447 21.5485
April 22.1056 21.8387 21.9485
May 22.0725 21.8358 21.9603
June 22.0862 21.8989 21.9969
July 22.1569 21.8155 22.0271
August 22.2807 21.9600 22.0952
September 22.2662 22.1027 22.1731
October 22.1690 22.0395 22.1024
November 22.2031 22.0036 22.0912
December 23.2446 21.9714 22.2885