YEARLY HIGH
4.8005 AUD
YEARLY LOW
4.2470 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4526 AUD

2016 KWD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 4.8005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 4.2470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5535 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6864 to the December average rate of 4.4634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8005 was up 0.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7869, 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 24,002 AUD
2015 Average 22,122 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 21,235 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,767.27 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7224
4.2911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AUD 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 4.5214, compared to 4.3837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3175 AUD (High: 4.6372 / Low: 4.3197). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 AUD (High: 4.4495 / Low: 4.3463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3175
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.6864) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4725 (+11.21%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.6864
2015 Avg (January) 4.2139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8005 4.5119 4.6864
February 4.7282 4.6038 4.6767
March 4.6372 4.3197 4.4216
April 4.4168 4.2470 4.3270
May 4.6063 4.3346 4.5393
June 4.5827 4.3674 4.4772
July 4.4495 4.3463 4.3944
August 4.4102 4.2951 4.3515
September 4.4449 4.3142 4.3749
October 4.3801 4.2763 4.3418
November 4.4859 4.2640 4.3765
December 4.5524 4.3710 4.4634