YEARLY HIGH
6.1472 BGN
YEARLY LOW
5.6469 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8489 BGN

2016 KWD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 6.1472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 5.6469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5004 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9205 to the December average rate of 6.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.1472 was down 0.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.2065, 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 30,736 BGN
2015 Average 29,282 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 28,234 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501.80 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.1111
5.6819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BGN 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 5.8092, compared to 5.8886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2854 BGN (High: 5.9855 / Low: 5.7002). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 BGN (High: 5.8120 / Low: 5.7627).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2854
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

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 0.1154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6.0753) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.9110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1644 (+2.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 6.0753
2015 Avg (December) 5.9110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9750 5.8832 5.9205
February 5.9668 5.7924 5.8736
March 5.9855 5.7002 5.8331
April 5.7707 5.6730 5.7177
May 5.8189 5.6469 5.7415
June 5.8687 5.7018 5.7688
July 5.8874 5.7976 5.8496
August 5.8446 5.7307 5.7886
September 5.8120 5.7627 5.7904
October 5.9423 5.7810 5.8611
November 6.0693 5.8078 5.9664
December 6.1472 5.9790 6.0753