YEARLY HIGH
3.3688 CHF
YEARLY LOW
3.1613 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2595 CHF

2016 KWD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3.3688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 3.1613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2076 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3110 to the December average rate of 3.3384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3688 was down 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4693, 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 16,844 CHF
2015 Average 15,990 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 15,806 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,037.90 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3527
3.1814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CHF 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 3.2553, compared to 3.2636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1333 CHF (High: 3.3207 / Low: 3.1874). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 CHF (High: 3.2520 / Low: 3.2093).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1333
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

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 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.3110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.2141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0969 (+3.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.3110
2015 Avg (January) 3.2141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3688 3.2707 3.3110
February 3.3662 3.2590 3.3057
March 3.3207 3.1874 3.2592
April 3.2426 3.1613 3.1957
May 3.2910 3.1752 3.2463
June 3.2793 3.1859 3.2142
July 3.2778 3.2086 3.2483
August 3.2574 3.1741 3.2226
September 3.2520 3.2093 3.2336
October 3.2857 3.2211 3.2599
November 3.3333 3.2044 3.2788
December 3.3613 3.3034 3.3384