YEARLY HIGH
0.2403 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2086 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2282 KWD

2016 CAD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2144 to the December average rate of 0.2288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2403 was down 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,201 KWD
2015 Average 1,179 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,043 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.28 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2372
0.2123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2270, compared to 0.2295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0109 KWD (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2294). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 KWD (High: 0.2274 / Low: 0.2240).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-3.68%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2352
2015 Avg (April) 0.2441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2194 0.2086 0.2144
February 0.2224 0.2145 0.2175
March 0.2323 0.2236 0.2278
April 0.2403 0.2294 0.2352
May 0.2402 0.2299 0.2330
June 0.2369 0.2306 0.2339
July 0.2345 0.2295 0.2318
August 0.2354 0.2290 0.2320
September 0.2345 0.2280 0.2302
October 0.2307 0.2259 0.2283
November 0.2274 0.2240 0.2258
December 0.2324 0.2254 0.2288