2016 KWD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.4453 BWP

YEARLY LOW

34.1618 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.0458 BWP

2016 KWD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 38.4453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 34.1618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2835 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.8856 to the December average rate of 35.1519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.4453 was up 3.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.3048, 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 192,227 BWP

2015 Average 168,272 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 170,809 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,417.47 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.1943

34.4896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BWP 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 36.8688, compared to 35.2227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.0495 BWP (High: 37.1873 / Low: 35.1378). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9675 BWP (High: 35.5949 / Low: 34.6273).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0495

December Spread (Stable) ±0.9675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 37.8856) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.5690), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3166 (+16.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 37.8856

2015 Avg (January) 32.5690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.4453	37.1478	37.8856
February	37.9770	36.9237	37.6049
March	37.8048	35.9761	37.0154
April	36.5811	35.1354	35.8003
May	37.1873	35.1378	36.4771
June	37.1110	35.6048	36.4296
July	36.2514	35.1535	35.6978
August	35.7282	34.1618	34.7984
September	36.0820	34.5521	35.2785
October	35.7180	34.6745	35.1600
November	35.9873	34.4186	35.2496
December	35.5949	34.6273	35.1519