YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 KWD

2016 GMD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0077 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0077 was down 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 KWD
2015 Average 37 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 35 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.61 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0078
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0071).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0077) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+12.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0077
2015 Avg (January) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0077 0.0077 0.0077
February 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
March 0.0077 0.0071 0.0074
April 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
May 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
June 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
August 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
September 0.0071 0.0071 0.0071
October 0.0071 0.0071 0.0071
November 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
December 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071