2016 KWD to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KWD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KWD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 26.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 25.3304.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7869 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5884 to the December average rate of 25.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.1173 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KWD to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.7518, compared to 25.6179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1338 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4590 HKD (High: 26.1173 / Low: 25.6583). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 HKD (High: 25.7593 / Low: 25.7011).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1827 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 25.9537) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.2444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2908 (-1.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6821 | 25.4810 | 25.5884 |
| February | 26.1173 | 25.6583 | 25.9537 |
| March | 25.8648 | 25.6705 | 25.7709 |
| April | 25.7393 | 25.6740 | 25.7088 |
| May | 25.8438 | 25.6922 | 25.7471 |
| June | 25.7830 | 25.6869 | 25.7417 |
| July | 25.7357 | 25.6426 | 25.6822 |
| August | 25.7617 | 25.6772 | 25.7202 |
| September | 25.7593 | 25.7011 | 25.7361 |
| October | 25.7434 | 25.5651 | 25.6476 |
| November | 25.6541 | 25.3990 | 25.5271 |
| December | 25.4449 | 25.3304 | 25.3943 |