YEARLY HIGH
52.4976 ARS
YEARLY LOW
42.6343 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.8324 ARS

2016 KWD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 52.4976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 42.6343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8633 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.6053 to the December average rate of 51.8491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 52.4976 was up 19.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.8197, 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 262,488 ARS
2015 Average 153,806 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 213,172 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,316.29 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.5735
43.8809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ARS 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 47.4780, compared to 50.1868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.4780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 6.0305 ARS (High: 52.4363 / Low: 46.4058). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0483 ARS (High: 50.8896 / Low: 49.8413).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.0305
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0483

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 1.7963 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 51.8491) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.3399), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5093 (+38.86%).

2016 Avg (December) 51.8491
2015 Avg (December) 37.3399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8770 42.6343 44.6053
February 52.4363 46.4058 49.3216
March 52.4067 47.9679 49.5039
April 48.9531 46.5209 47.7076
May 47.3733 46.0219 46.8286
June 50.3891 45.6159 46.9014
July 49.8902 48.3067 49.3167
August 49.9284 48.5673 49.2082
September 50.9215 49.4601 50.0835
October 50.8896 49.8413 50.1939
November 51.7341 49.4858 50.4692
December 52.4976 50.5452 51.8491