YEARLY HIGH
348.2505 CVE
YEARLY LOW
317.9865 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
329.7266 CVE

2016 KWD to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 348.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 317.9865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2640 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.7768 to the December average rate of 342.4780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 348.2505 was up 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 348.0758, 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 1,741,252 CVE
2015 Average 1,649,511 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 1,589,932 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,319.85 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

344.4783
320.4737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CVE 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 327.5756, compared to 331.8775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.5756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.8775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 14.9823 CVE (High: 337.6477 / Low: 322.6655). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8369 CVE (High: 327.7023 / Low: 324.8655).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.9823
September Spread (Stable) ±2.8369

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 6.9806 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 342.4780) against the same month in 2015 (average: 333.0805), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3974 (+2.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 342.4780
2015 Avg (December) 333.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 337.4894 331.8550 333.7768
February 336.1111 327.2100 331.4133
March 337.6477 322.6655 329.4547
April 325.3986 319.9625 322.4741
May 327.5500 317.9865 322.7794
June 331.3701 321.0502 325.5554
July 331.9025 326.8843 329.6744
August 329.6157 322.8169 326.2292
September 327.7023 324.8655 326.3628
October 334.9906 325.5737 330.3175
November 342.0381 327.8037 336.2033
December 348.2505 335.9782 342.4780