YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0383 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0389 KWD

2016 HKD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 0.0383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0391 to the December average rate of 0.0394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0395 was up 0.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 987 KWD
2015 Average 971 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 957 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.74 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0395
0.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0383). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0388).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0394) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0394
2015 Avg (December) 0.0392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0392 0.0389 0.0391
February 0.0390 0.0383 0.0385
March 0.0390 0.0387 0.0388
April 0.0389 0.0389 0.0389
May 0.0389 0.0387 0.0388
June 0.0389 0.0388 0.0388
July 0.0390 0.0389 0.0389
August 0.0389 0.0388 0.0389
September 0.0389 0.0388 0.0389
October 0.0391 0.0388 0.0390
November 0.0394 0.0390 0.0392
December 0.0395 0.0393 0.0394