YEARLY HIGH
0.0480 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0430 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0457 KWD

2017 SDG to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0475 to the December average rate of 0.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0480 was down 4.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240 KWD
2016 Average 245 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 215 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.77 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0477
0.0446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0463, compared to 0.0452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0451).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0464) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-6.02%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0464
2016 Avg (March) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0478 0.0469 0.0475
February 0.0478 0.0456 0.0473
March 0.0480 0.0455 0.0464
April 0.0458 0.0452 0.0456
May 0.0458 0.0453 0.0455
June 0.0457 0.0453 0.0455
July 0.0458 0.0451 0.0454
August 0.0455 0.0449 0.0453
September 0.0452 0.0449 0.0451
October 0.0454 0.0451 0.0452
November 0.0454 0.0450 0.0453
December 0.0455 0.0430 0.0449