2016 BOB to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0444 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0432 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0438 KWD

2016 BOB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0440 to the December average rate of 0.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0444 was up 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222 KWD

2015 Average 218 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 216 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.77 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0442

0.0434

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BOB 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 0.0438, compared to 0.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0439 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0437 / Low: 0.0434).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0441) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0441

2015 Avg (December) 0.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0442	0.0439	0.0440
February	0.0439	0.0432	0.0435
March	0.0443	0.0438	0.0440
April	0.0443	0.0436	0.0439
May	0.0439	0.0434	0.0437
June	0.0439	0.0436	0.0438
July	0.0440	0.0436	0.0438
August	0.0437	0.0433	0.0436
September	0.0437	0.0434	0.0436
October	0.0439	0.0436	0.0437
November	0.0442	0.0436	0.0439
December	0.0444	0.0438	0.0441