2016 KWD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KWD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KWD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 101225.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 98184.7610.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3040.7004 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98673.7611 to the December average rate of 98437.9525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 101225.4614 was up 1.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 99306.4093, 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 IRR 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 100140.4068, compared to 99360.2520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 780.1548 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2308.6320 IRR (High: 101225.4614 / Low: 98916.8294). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 176.8747 IRR (High: 99876.4928 / Low: 99699.6181).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 779.2631 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 100616.3115) against the same month in 2015 (average: 93319.8753), the exchange rate shifted by +7296.4362 (+7.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 98826.2702 | 98429.6664 | 98673.7611 |
| February | 101225.4614 | 98916.8294 | 100616.3115 |
| March | 100611.6015 | 100013.2385 | 100367.5578 |
| April | 100348.8229 | 100058.6000 | 100222.8007 |
| May | 100750.5678 | 100156.5023 | 100391.2234 |
| June | 100870.4319 | 99817.6846 | 100570.7862 |
| July | 100878.0077 | 99431.7431 | 99791.5230 |
| August | 99852.2037 | 99575.2049 | 99721.3029 |
| September | 99876.4928 | 99699.6181 | 99796.7790 |
| October | 99804.8185 | 99145.4654 | 99424.8751 |
| November | 99488.0327 | 98503.4800 | 98989.0792 |
| December | 98685.7467 | 98184.7610 | 98437.9525 |