YEARLY HIGH
0.0386 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0371 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 KWD

2017 MOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0382 to the December average rate of 0.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0386 was up 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193 KWD
2016 Average 189 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 186 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.18 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0383
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.0381, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0374).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0382) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.33%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0382
2016 Avg (March) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0385 0.0380 0.0382
February 0.0384 0.0380 0.0382
March 0.0386 0.0380 0.0382
April 0.0382 0.0377 0.0380
May 0.0382 0.0377 0.0379
June 0.0380 0.0376 0.0378
July 0.0380 0.0375 0.0377
August 0.0378 0.0371 0.0375
September 0.0376 0.0373 0.0374
October 0.0377 0.0374 0.0376
November 0.0378 0.0374 0.0376
December 0.0376 0.0374 0.0375