YEARLY HIGH
0.0324 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0313 KWD

2017 MAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0304 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0324 was up 2.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162 KWD
2016 Average 154 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 150 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.77 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0324
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0319).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0322) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.80%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0322
2016 Avg (September) 0.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0306 0.0300 0.0304
February 0.0306 0.0302 0.0303
March 0.0306 0.0301 0.0304
April 0.0307 0.0300 0.0304
May 0.0312 0.0306 0.0309
June 0.0315 0.0310 0.0311
July 0.0320 0.0313 0.0316
August 0.0323 0.0318 0.0320
September 0.0324 0.0319 0.0322
October 0.0322 0.0318 0.0320
November 0.0323 0.0317 0.0320
December 0.0323 0.0319 0.0320