2016 KWD to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.7061 DOP

YEARLY LOW

149.2339 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.0741 DOP

2016 KWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 153.7061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 149.2339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4722 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.8354 to the December average rate of 152.2092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 153.7061 was up 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 152.1767, 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 768,530 DOP

2015 Average 747,069 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 746,169 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,361.02 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

153.2431

149.5256

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to DOP 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 151.6416, compared to 152.5066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.6416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.5066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.9702 DOP (High: 153.2879 / Low: 150.3177). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8341 DOP (High: 152.6684 / Low: 151.8343).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9702

June Spread (Stable) ±0.8341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4595 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 152.5535) against the same month in 2015 (average: 148.9151), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6384 (+2.44%).

2016 Avg (August) 152.5535

2015 Avg (August) 148.9151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.5939	149.2339	149.8354
February	153.2879	150.3177	152.1373
March	152.3955	151.0007	151.6777
April	152.1252	151.2033	151.8926
May	152.5272	151.6036	152.0349
June	152.6684	151.8343	152.2715
July	152.7327	151.5381	152.1290
August	153.7061	151.6245	152.5535
September	153.4787	152.3974	152.9333
October	153.3383	151.8735	152.6665
November	153.7039	151.7895	152.5478
December	153.3755	151.5469	152.2092