YEARLY HIGH
253.2183 KGS
YEARLY LOW
221.7541 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.4445 KGS

2016 KWD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 253.2183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 221.7541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.4642 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.6143 to the December average rate of 226.6742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 253.2183 was up 1.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 250.2915, 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 1,266,092 KGS
2015 Average 1,069,682 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,108,770 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,321.23 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

252.2904
220.1769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KGS 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 236.5999, compared to 226.2892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.5999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.2892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 13.3157 KGS (High: 246.1847 / Low: 232.8689). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6930 KGS (High: 227.0193 / Low: 226.3262).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.3157
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.3096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 249.5290) against the same month in 2015 (average: 205.6385), the exchange rate shifted by +43.8905 (+21.34%).

2016 Avg (February) 249.5290
2015 Avg (February) 205.6385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.0985 248.9894 249.6143
February 253.2183 245.6342 249.5290
March 246.1847 232.8689 240.0174
April 233.2617 226.3313 228.7079
May 227.9076 225.2735 226.6451
June 226.9456 222.9318 225.0855
July 224.9025 221.7541 222.8531
August 228.4144 225.6058 227.5066
September 229.3562 225.3195 228.0554
October 226.5805 224.8302 225.7142
November 227.3793 226.1306 226.9315
December 227.0193 226.3262 226.6742