YEARLY HIGH
0.1707 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1663 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1685 KWD

2016 AWG to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1695 to the December average rate of 0.1701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1707 was up 0.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 853 KWD
2015 Average 840 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 832 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.79 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1704
0.1670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.1682, compared to 0.1688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 KWD (High: 0.1691 / Low: 0.1663). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.1684 / Low: 0.1679).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1701) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1701
2015 Avg (December) 0.1693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1699 0.1693 0.1695
February 0.1691 0.1663 0.1672
March 0.1685 0.1676 0.1679
April 0.1686 0.1680 0.1683
May 0.1688 0.1675 0.1682
June 0.1685 0.1678 0.1682
July 0.1689 0.1681 0.1684
August 0.1684 0.1679 0.1682
September 0.1686 0.1680 0.1682
October 0.1691 0.1681 0.1686
November 0.1703 0.1686 0.1694
December 0.1707 0.1696 0.1701