2016 KWD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0896 ILS

YEARLY LOW

12.3979 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7025 ILS

2016 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 13.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 12.3979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6918 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9846 to the December average rate of 12.5426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.0896 was down 3.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.5511, 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 65,448 ILS

2015 Average 64,558 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 61,989 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,458.86 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0729

12.4372

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to ILS 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 12.7968, compared to 12.6082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.5502 ILS (High: 13.0149 / Low: 12.4647). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1179 ILS (High: 12.5540 / Low: 12.4361).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5502

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 12.9846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.4079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4233 (-3.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 12.9846

2015 Avg (January) 13.4079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0896	12.8040	12.9846
February	13.0813	12.9223	13.0199
March	13.0149	12.4647	12.8334
April	12.6185	12.4009	12.5020
May	12.8514	12.3979	12.6441
June	12.8812	12.6955	12.7971
July	12.8808	12.5918	12.7633
August	12.7095	12.4753	12.5884
September	12.5540	12.4361	12.4902
October	12.7650	12.4351	12.6225
November	12.7516	12.5417	12.6420
December	12.6745	12.4536	12.5426