YEARLY HIGH
0.4302 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4094 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4206 KWD

2017 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.4302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4128 to the December average rate of 0.4274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4302 was up 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,151 KWD
2016 Average 2,101 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,047 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.25 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4298
0.4113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.4153, compared to 0.4260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0076 KWD (High: 0.4188 / Low: 0.4111). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 KWD (High: 0.4279 / Low: 0.4242).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4283) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4283
2016 Avg (September) 0.4217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4149 0.4094 0.4128
February 0.4160 0.4118 0.4136
March 0.4162 0.4114 0.4134
April 0.4188 0.4111 0.4145
May 0.4202 0.4155 0.4181
June 0.4220 0.4181 0.4197
July 0.4253 0.4202 0.4225
August 0.4285 0.4243 0.4260
September 0.4302 0.4254 0.4283
October 0.4279 0.4242 0.4259
November 0.4283 0.4232 0.4256
December 0.4294 0.4255 0.4274