YEARLY HIGH
0.3163 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2968 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3069 KWD

2016 CHF to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.3163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3020 to the December average rate of 0.2996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3163 was down 7.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,582 KWD
2015 Average 1,565 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,484 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.46 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3143
0.2982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 0.3073, compared to 0.3065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0126 KWD (High: 0.3137 / Low: 0.3011). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KWD (High: 0.3116 / Low: 0.3075).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.3129) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3140), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.34%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.3129
2015 Avg (April) 0.3140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3057 0.2968 0.3020
February 0.3068 0.2971 0.3025
March 0.3137 0.3011 0.3069
April 0.3163 0.3084 0.3129
May 0.3149 0.3039 0.3081
June 0.3139 0.3049 0.3111
July 0.3117 0.3051 0.3079
August 0.3150 0.3070 0.3103
September 0.3116 0.3075 0.3093
October 0.3105 0.3043 0.3068
November 0.3121 0.3000 0.3050
December 0.3027 0.2975 0.2996