YEARLY HIGH
22.7544 CNY
YEARLY LOW
21.3786 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.9760 CNY

2016 KWD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 22.7544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 21.3786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3758 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5918 to the December average rate of 22.6656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.7544 was up 6.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.3979, 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 113,772 CNY
2015 Average 104,194 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 106,893 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,878.84 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.7850
21.3519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CNY 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 21.6654, compared to 22.2867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4207 CNY (High: 21.7993 / Low: 21.3786). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 CNY (High: 22.1804 / Low: 22.1175).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4207
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0629

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2380 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 22.6656) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.2549), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4107 (+6.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 22.6656
2015 Avg (December) 21.2549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6673 21.3979 21.5918
February 22.0245 21.6907 21.8355
March 21.7993 21.3786 21.5975
April 21.5332 21.4277 21.4713
May 21.7844 21.4692 21.6524
June 22.0396 21.7232 21.8437
July 22.1822 21.9717 22.1024
August 22.1670 21.9778 22.0517
September 22.1804 22.1175 22.1414
October 22.3880 22.0759 22.2402
November 22.6779 22.3376 22.5191
December 22.7544 22.5520 22.6656