2016 BBD to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1530 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1491 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1511 KWD

2016 BBD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1520 to the December average rate of 0.1526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1530 was up 0.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 765 KWD

2015 Average 753 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 746 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.36 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1528

0.1497

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BBD 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 0.1508, compared to 0.1514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 KWD (High: 0.1516 / Low: 0.1491). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1506).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1526) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1526

2015 Avg (December) 0.1518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1524	0.1517	0.1520
February	0.1516	0.1491	0.1499
March	0.1511	0.1503	0.1506
April	0.1510	0.1506	0.1509
May	0.1511	0.1502	0.1508
June	0.1511	0.1505	0.1508
July	0.1513	0.1507	0.1510
August	0.1510	0.1505	0.1508
September	0.1509	0.1506	0.1507
October	0.1517	0.1506	0.1512
November	0.1527	0.1512	0.1519
December	0.1530	0.1518	0.1526