2016 FKP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4496 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.3681 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4096 KWD

2016 FKP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.4496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.3681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4380 to the December average rate of 0.3812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4496 was down 6.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,248 KWD

2015 Average 2,300 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,841 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.50 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4444

0.3671

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.4323, compared to 0.3869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0502 KWD (High: 0.4496 / Low: 0.3994). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 KWD (High: 0.3820 / Low: 0.3709).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.4283) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0427 (-9.06%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.4283

2015 Avg (June) 0.4710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4484	0.4316	0.4380
February	0.4404	0.4168	0.4292
March	0.4354	0.4194	0.4295
April	0.4407	0.4239	0.4315
May	0.4440	0.4328	0.4375
June	0.4496	0.3994	0.4283
July	0.4030	0.3892	0.3973
August	0.4025	0.3887	0.3947
September	0.4050	0.3906	0.3962
October	0.3912	0.3681	0.3735
November	0.3820	0.3709	0.3783
December	0.3884	0.3740	0.3812