YEARLY HIGH
6.0128 AWG
YEARLY LOW
5.8593 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9337 AWG

2016 KWD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 6.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.8593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1535 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8980 to the December average rate of 5.8787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.0128 was down 1.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.1052, 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 30,064 AWG
2015 Average 29,774 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 29,297 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 767.55 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.9896
5.8686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AWG 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 5.9443, compared to 5.9230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0978 AWG (High: 6.0128 / Low: 5.9150). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 AWG (High: 5.9561 / Low: 5.9376).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.9795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.0580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0785 (-1.30%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.9795
2015 Avg (February) 6.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9078 5.8841 5.8980
February 6.0128 5.9150 5.9795
March 5.9677 5.9350 5.9554
April 5.9520 5.9326 5.9433
May 5.9704 5.9229 5.9438
June 5.9598 5.9348 5.9459
July 5.9485 5.9213 5.9368
August 5.9561 5.9376 5.9467
September 5.9521 5.9320 5.9441
October 5.9503 5.9121 5.9295
November 5.9322 5.8735 5.9021
December 5.8954 5.8593 5.8787