YEARLY HIGH
424.1429 ALL
YEARLY LOW
400.0612 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
410.6607 ALL

2016 KWD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 424.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 400.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0817 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 418.0184 to the December average rate of 419.7879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 424.1429 was down 4.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 443.8183, 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 2,120,715 ALL
2015 Average 2,091,563 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 2,000,306 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,408.69 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

421.3271
402.8570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ALL 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 410.7670, compared to 410.5545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 410.7670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.5545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 17.4726 ALL (High: 422.4329 / Low: 404.9603). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8549 ALL (High: 408.4133 / Low: 404.5585).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.4726
September Spread (Stable) ±3.8549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.1031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 419.7879) against the same month in 2015 (average: 416.0788), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7091 (+0.89%).

2016 Avg (December) 419.7879
2015 Avg (December) 416.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 421.4720 415.1030 418.0184
February 421.5080 410.4109 415.8018
March 422.4329 404.9603 412.4522
April 408.9872 402.1049 405.3491
May 410.5909 400.0612 405.7180
June 411.8818 402.9401 407.2623
July 410.2348 404.4292 408.4252
August 408.7776 400.1228 404.3962
September 408.4133 404.5585 406.1624
October 413.5257 405.1976 409.7634
November 421.1918 405.5331 414.7918
December 424.1429 414.3095 419.7879