YEARLY HIGH
0.3469 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3181 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3345 KWD

2016 EUR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.3469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3304 to the December average rate of 0.3219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3469 was down 1.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,734 KWD
2015 Average 1,670 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,590 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.81 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3442
0.3198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 0.3368, compared to 0.3322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0170 KWD (High: 0.3435 / Low: 0.3265). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 KWD (High: 0.3395 / Low: 0.3363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.07%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3406
2015 Avg (May) 0.3370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3325 0.3267 0.3304
February 0.3385 0.3274 0.3331
March 0.3435 0.3265 0.3355
April 0.3453 0.3389 0.3421
May 0.3469 0.3359 0.3406
June 0.3434 0.3328 0.3391
July 0.3377 0.3318 0.3343
August 0.3419 0.3347 0.3378
September 0.3395 0.3363 0.3379
October 0.3388 0.3290 0.3338
November 0.3370 0.3216 0.3278
December 0.3282 0.3181 0.3219