YEARLY HIGH
12.3161 AED
YEARLY LOW
11.9899 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1535 AED

2016 KWD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 12.3161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 11.9899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3263 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0803 to the December average rate of 12.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.3161 was down 1.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.5274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,581 AED
2015 Average 61,019 AED
Yearly Trough Low 59,949 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,631.35 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.2705
11.9984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AED 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 12.1767, compared to 12.1303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2018 AED (High: 12.3161 / Low: 12.1143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 AED (High: 12.1964 / Low: 12.1720).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0676 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12.2479) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1814 (-1.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 12.2479
2015 Avg (February) 12.4293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1022 12.0508 12.0803
February 12.3161 12.1143 12.2479
March 12.2229 12.1547 12.1975
April 12.1910 12.1599 12.1741
May 12.2333 12.1513 12.1805
June 12.2063 12.1556 12.1802
July 12.1832 12.1416 12.1608
August 12.1987 12.1612 12.1805
September 12.1964 12.1720 12.1869
October 12.1919 12.1109 12.1439
November 12.1512 12.0291 12.0886
December 12.0502 11.9899 12.0211