YEARLY HIGH
0.0394 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0380 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0388 KWD

2017 SBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0380.

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 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0394 was up 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197 KWD
2016 Average 191 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 190 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.14 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0394
0.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0389, compared to 0.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 KWD (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0380). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0391).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0390) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.18%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0390
2016 Avg (August) 0.0385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0385 0.0389
February 0.0394 0.0390 0.0392
March 0.0394 0.0391 0.0393
April 0.0393 0.0387 0.0389
May 0.0389 0.0383 0.0386
June 0.0389 0.0382 0.0385
July 0.0390 0.0384 0.0387
August 0.0394 0.0386 0.0390
September 0.0391 0.0385 0.0388
October 0.0389 0.0385 0.0387
November 0.0389 0.0380 0.0386
December 0.0390 0.0385 0.0388