2016 KWD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

142.5146 GMD

YEARLY LOW

129.2338 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

138.9171 GMD

2016 KWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 142.5146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 129.2338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2808 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.9199 to the December average rate of 140.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 142.5146 was down 3.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 148.4347, 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 712,573 GMD

2015 Average 684,549 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 646,169 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,403.83 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

142.9595

128.7345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GMD 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 136.8501, compared to 140.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.8501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.3247 GMD (High: 141.7729 / Low: 130.4482). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8147 GMD (High: 141.7208 / Low: 140.9061).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.3247

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8147

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5236 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 141.7741) against the same month in 2015 (average: 142.4817), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7076 (-0.50%).

2016 Avg (May) 141.7741

2015 Avg (May) 142.4817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.3533	129.2338	129.9199
February	132.3805	130.1768	131.6085
March	141.7729	130.4482	134.8663
April	141.9559	140.5552	141.3987
May	142.5146	140.9700	141.7741
June	142.3904	140.1117	141.5328
July	141.8678	140.8368	141.3243
August	142.2531	140.8916	141.4618
September	141.7208	140.9061	141.3752
October	141.6863	140.4441	141.0700
November	141.5251	139.0453	140.5463
December	141.7851	139.0355	140.1273