YEARLY HIGH
0.2355 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2083 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2248 KWD

2016 AUD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.2355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2134 to the December average rate of 0.2241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2355 was down 3.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,177 KWD
2015 Average 1,132 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,042 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.73 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2329
0.2117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.2214, compared to 0.2282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0159 KWD (High: 0.2315 / Low: 0.2156). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 KWD (High: 0.2301 / Low: 0.2247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2311) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2332), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.89%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2311
2015 Avg (April) 0.2332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2216 0.2083 0.2134
February 0.2172 0.2115 0.2138
March 0.2315 0.2156 0.2262
April 0.2355 0.2264 0.2311
May 0.2307 0.2171 0.2204
June 0.2290 0.2182 0.2234
July 0.2301 0.2247 0.2276
August 0.2328 0.2267 0.2298
September 0.2318 0.2250 0.2286
October 0.2338 0.2283 0.2303
November 0.2345 0.2229 0.2285
December 0.2288 0.2197 0.2241