YEARLY HIGH
0.0136 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 KWD

2016 HNL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0136 was down 4.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 KWD
2015 Average 69 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 65 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.04 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0136
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0132 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) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0132). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0136
2015 Avg (January) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0136 0.0135 0.0136
February 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
March 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
April 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
June 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
July 0.0133 0.0132 0.0133
August 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
September 0.0132 0.0132 0.0132
October 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
November 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
December 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131