YEARLY HIGH
24.9020 SRD
YEARLY LOW
24.2548 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.6817 SRD

2017 KWD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 24.9020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 24.2548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6472 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4453 to the December average rate of 24.6897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.9020 was down 3.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.7885, 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 124,510 SRD
2016 Average 101,494 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 121,274 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,236.17 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

24.8267
24.4106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SRD 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 24.7007, compared to 24.6626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3713 SRD (High: 24.6261 / Low: 24.2548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0799 SRD (High: 24.6981 / Low: 24.6181).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3713
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0839 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 24.7773) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.6608), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1165 (+40.30%).

2017 Avg (April) 24.7773
2016 Avg (April) 17.6608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6261 24.2548 24.4453
February 24.7255 24.6432 24.6936
March 24.8026 24.6647 24.7220
April 24.9020 24.6571 24.7773
May 24.8407 24.7326 24.7920
June 24.8074 24.7190 24.7743
July 24.7243 24.6392 24.6904
August 24.6981 24.6181 24.6396
September 24.7345 24.6282 24.6766
October 24.6706 24.5695 24.6359
November 24.6914 24.6020 24.6437
December 24.7477 24.6456 24.6897