YEARLY HIGH
0.0807 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0764 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 KWD

2016 ILS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0770 to the December average rate of 0.0797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0807 was up 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 403 KWD
2015 Average 387 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 382 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.31 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0804
0.0765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.0782, compared to 0.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 KWD (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0768). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0804 / Low: 0.0797).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0791) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.18%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0791
2015 Avg (May) 0.0782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0781 0.0764 0.0770
February 0.0774 0.0764 0.0768
March 0.0802 0.0768 0.0779
April 0.0806 0.0792 0.0800
May 0.0807 0.0778 0.0791
June 0.0788 0.0776 0.0781
July 0.0794 0.0776 0.0784
August 0.0802 0.0787 0.0794
September 0.0804 0.0797 0.0801
October 0.0804 0.0783 0.0792
November 0.0797 0.0784 0.0791
December 0.0803 0.0789 0.0797