2016 KWD to HNL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KWD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KWD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 76.7946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 73.3738.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4208 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7763 to the December average rate of 76.3469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 76.7946 was up 4.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 73.5400, 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 HNL 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 74.8479, compared to 75.7920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9441 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.6687 HNL (High: 75.8100 / Low: 74.1413). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2528 HNL (High: 74.9304 / Low: 74.6776).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2572 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 76.3469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 72.0763), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2706 (+5.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.2866 | 73.3738 | 73.7763 |
| February | 75.8100 | 74.1413 | 75.2660 |
| March | 75.3308 | 74.7884 | 75.0681 |
| April | 74.9304 | 74.6776 | 74.8109 |
| May | 75.1270 | 74.7530 | 74.9041 |
| June | 75.6305 | 74.8669 | 75.2619 |
| July | 75.8337 | 74.9865 | 75.4114 |
| August | 76.2013 | 75.4550 | 75.7983 |
| September | 75.9524 | 75.5524 | 75.8085 |
| October | 76.0552 | 74.8778 | 75.5746 |
| November | 76.1419 | 75.0514 | 75.8122 |
| December | 76.7946 | 75.8666 | 76.3469 |