2016 KWD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1461 BOB

YEARLY LOW

22.5444 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.8259 BOB

2016 KWD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 23.1461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 22.5444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6017 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7198 to the December average rate of 22.6543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.1461 was down 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.6591, 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 115,730 BOB

2015 Average 114,713 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 112,722 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,008.49 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.0188

22.6212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BOB 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 22.8196, compared to 22.8323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.8323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.3717 BOB (High: 23.1461 / Low: 22.7744). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1501 BOB (High: 22.8001 / Low: 22.6500).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3717

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.2792 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 22.9857) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.3820), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3963 (-1.69%).

2016 Avg (February) 22.9857

2015 Avg (February) 23.3820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8001	22.6500	22.7198
February	23.1461	22.7744	22.9857
March	22.8317	22.5873	22.7065
April	22.9293	22.5801	22.7939
May	23.0162	22.7832	22.8710
June	22.9356	22.7553	22.8406
July	22.9135	22.7484	22.8227
August	23.0747	22.8747	22.9418
September	23.0202	22.8689	22.9498
October	22.9220	22.7668	22.8612
November	22.9241	22.6159	22.7637
December	22.8399	22.5444	22.6543