2016 KWD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3901.4039 CDF

YEARLY LOW

3013.4679 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3201.9183 CDF

2016 KWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 3901.4039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3013.4679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 887.9360 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3048.3655 to the December average rate of 3812.6653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3901.4039 was up 23.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 3165.9923, 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 19,507,019 CDF

2015 Average 15,387,014 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 15,067,340 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,439,679.75 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3889.0953

2971.9355

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CDF 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 3081.7088, compared to 3322.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 240.4190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3081.7088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3322.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 737.9860 CDF (High: 3751.4539 / Low: 3013.4679). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.9802 CDF (High: 3058.1204 / Low: 3043.1401).

November Spread (Volatile) ±737.9860

January Spread (Stable) ±14.9802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.8086 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3812.6653) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3052.4087), the exchange rate shifted by +760.2566 (+24.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 3812.6653

2015 Avg (December) 3052.4087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3058.1204	3043.1401	3048.3655
February	3113.6726	3063.7435	3095.4542
March	3089.6652	3066.3512	3078.1428
April	3083.9747	3067.2714	3076.0043
May	3089.8466	3064.0187	3076.7904
June	3191.3397	3023.1084	3115.4955
July	3232.5078	3126.0848	3150.7971
August	3261.4833	3213.5255	3239.0756
September	3258.5898	3222.5831	3239.3401
October	3250.9753	3161.8685	3211.5315
November	3751.4539	3013.4679	3279.3572
December	3901.4039	3714.0304	3812.6653