YEARLY HIGH
0.0177 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 KWD

2017 MDL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0177 was up 14.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89 KWD
2016 Average 76 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 76 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.03 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0178
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 KWD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0152).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+15.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0176
2016 Avg (December) 0.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
February 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
March 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
April 0.0159 0.0156 0.0158
May 0.0167 0.0158 0.0164
June 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
July 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
August 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
September 0.0172 0.0169 0.0171
October 0.0175 0.0171 0.0174
November 0.0176 0.0171 0.0173
December 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176