YEARLY HIGH
0.2230 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2112 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2179 KWD

2017 LYD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 0.2230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2135 to the December average rate of 0.2212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2230 was down 3.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,115 KWD
2016 Average 1,094 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,056 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.70 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2220
0.2127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KWD 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 0.2150, compared to 0.2207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0054 KWD (High: 0.2219 / Low: 0.2165). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.2154 / Low: 0.2130).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2212) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.27%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2212
2016 Avg (September) 0.2184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2149 0.2112 0.2135
February 0.2159 0.2123 0.2141
March 0.2154 0.2130 0.2141
April 0.2165 0.2125 0.2146
May 0.2179 0.2150 0.2165
June 0.2188 0.2157 0.2174
July 0.2219 0.2165 0.2188
August 0.2223 0.2190 0.2208
September 0.2230 0.2190 0.2212
October 0.2220 0.2195 0.2207
November 0.2226 0.2193 0.2212
December 0.2223 0.2196 0.2212