YEARLY HIGH
690.9873 GYD
YEARLY LOW
670.2598 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
681.2730 GYD

2016 KWD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 690.9873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 670.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7275 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 678.0755 to the December average rate of 674.6412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 690.9873 was down 2.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 707.0788, 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 3,454,936 GYD
2015 Average 3,426,324 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,351,299 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,637.57 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

688.8664
673.3480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to GYD 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 683.4152, compared to 679.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 683.4152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 679.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 10.5509 GYD (High: 690.9873 / Low: 680.4364). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1711 GYD (High: 684.0218 / Low: 681.8507).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.5509
April Spread (Stable) ±2.1711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.1322 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 687.5732) against the same month in 2015 (average: 699.5532), the exchange rate shifted by -11.9801 (-1.71%).

2016 Avg (February) 687.5732
2015 Avg (February) 699.5532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 680.2249 675.6950 678.0755
February 690.9873 680.4364 687.5732
March 688.1871 681.8225 684.8208
April 684.0218 681.8507 683.0134
May 687.4211 680.9957 683.7045
June 687.5709 680.0470 683.3037
July 683.6558 677.7759 680.1715
August 685.5093 678.4172 682.2360
September 684.3279 678.4427 682.1593
October 681.4634 676.9032 679.2453
November 679.9984 670.2598 676.3312
December 680.6969 670.3839 674.6412