2016 IMP to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3063 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.2983 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3022 KWD

2016 IMP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IMP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.3063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.2983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3040 to the December average rate of 0.3055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3063 was up 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,532 KWD

2015 Average 1,505 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,491 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.24 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3061

0.2993

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IMP 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 0.3016, compared to 0.3028 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) 0.3016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0049 KWD (High: 0.3032 / Low: 0.2983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.3018 / Low: 0.3012).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3055) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3055

2015 Avg (December) 0.3036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3048	0.3035	0.3040
February	0.3032	0.2983	0.2999
March	0.3022	0.3005	0.3011
April	0.3021	0.3013	0.3017
May	0.3023	0.3003	0.3016
June	0.3022	0.3009	0.3016
July	0.3025	0.3015	0.3020
August	0.3020	0.3011	0.3015
September	0.3018	0.3012	0.3014
October	0.3033	0.3013	0.3025
November	0.3054	0.3023	0.3039
December	0.3063	0.3048	0.3055