2016 BWP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0293 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0260 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0278 KWD

2016 BWP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0293 was down 5.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146 KWD

2015 Average 149 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 130 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.31 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0290

0.0262

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.0285 / Low: 0.0269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0263).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0287) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.23%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0287

2015 Avg (August) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0269	0.0260	0.0264
February	0.0271	0.0263	0.0266
March	0.0278	0.0265	0.0270
April	0.0285	0.0273	0.0279
May	0.0285	0.0269	0.0274
June	0.0281	0.0269	0.0275
July	0.0284	0.0276	0.0280
August	0.0293	0.0280	0.0287
September	0.0289	0.0277	0.0284
October	0.0288	0.0280	0.0284
November	0.0291	0.0278	0.0284
December	0.0289	0.0281	0.0284