YEARLY HIGH
0.8127 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7906 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8016 KWD

2016 BHD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.8127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.7906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8067 to the December average rate of 0.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8127 was up 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,063 KWD
2015 Average 3,991 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,953 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.21 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8122
0.7939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 0.8002, compared to 0.8031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0142 KWD (High: 0.8048 / Low: 0.7906). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.8005 / Low: 0.7989).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8107) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8107
2015 Avg (December) 0.8051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8091 0.8049 0.8067
February 0.8048 0.7906 0.7954
March 0.8014 0.7967 0.7988
April 0.8014 0.7992 0.8003
May 0.8016 0.7965 0.7999
June 0.8014 0.7983 0.7998
July 0.8018 0.7993 0.8006
August 0.8009 0.7973 0.7997
September 0.8005 0.7989 0.7995
October 0.8045 0.7991 0.8022
November 0.8099 0.8017 0.8059
December 0.8127 0.8088 0.8107