2016 KWD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7164 GBP

YEARLY LOW

2.2240 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4503 GBP

2016 KWD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 2.7164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 2.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4924 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2836 to the December average rate of 2.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7164 was up 20.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2624, 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 13,582 GBP

2015 Average 10,872 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 11,120 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,461.81 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7173

2.2442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GBP 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 2.3139, compared to 2.5867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2796 GBP (High: 2.5036 / Low: 2.2240). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 GBP (High: 2.3104 / Low: 2.2521).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2796

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.6779) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5199 (+24.09%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.6779

2015 Avg (October) 2.1580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3170	2.2303	2.2836
February	2.3995	2.2705	2.3308
March	2.3844	2.2968	2.3283
April	2.3592	2.2689	2.3176
May	2.3104	2.2521	2.2858
June	2.5036	2.2240	2.3370
July	2.5695	2.4814	2.5175
August	2.5724	2.4847	2.5336
September	2.5599	2.4694	2.5241
October	2.7164	2.5564	2.6779
November	2.6962	2.6176	2.6436
December	2.6736	2.5750	2.6237