YEARLY HIGH
64.1316 EGP
YEARLY LOW
25.6431 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.1063 EGP

2016 KWD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 64.1316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 25.6431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.4885 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7538 to the December average rate of 60.2468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 133.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 64.1316 was up 141.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.6047, 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 320,658 EGP
2015 Average 128,044 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 128,216 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,442.56 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

63.6961
22.3045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to EGP 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 28.0121, compared to 38.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 29.5302 EGP (High: 58.8234 / Low: 29.2932). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 EGP (High: 29.4702 / Low: 29.4082).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.5302
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 60.2468) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.7856), the exchange rate shifted by +34.4611 (+133.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 60.2468
2015 Avg (December) 25.7856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8591 25.6431 25.7538
February 26.2821 25.8446 26.1152
March 29.7200 25.9398 27.9123
April 29.4726 29.3595 29.4253
May 29.5745 29.3518 29.4394
June 29.5105 29.1808 29.4269
July 29.4568 29.3378 29.3950
August 29.5250 29.3383 29.4361
September 29.4702 29.4082 29.4461
October 29.4662 29.2658 29.3459
November 58.8234 29.2932 51.3325
December 64.1316 58.3743 60.2468