2016 KWD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 3017.8842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2938.5776.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.3066 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2960.1780 to the December average rate of 2945.6731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3017.8842 was down 1.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 3069.6399, 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 KPW 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 2983.6672, compared to 2972.3129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.3543 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 49.6867 KPW (High: 3017.8842 / Low: 2968.1975). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4998 KPW (High: 2988.7832 / Low: 2982.2835).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 16.2584 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3001.1059) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3045.6243), the exchange rate shifted by -44.5184 (-1.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2965.3318 | 2952.6931 | 2960.1780 |
| February | 3017.8842 | 2968.1975 | 3001.1059 |
| March | 2995.2580 | 2978.2171 | 2988.6601 |
| April | 2987.3647 | 2979.3609 | 2983.0615 |
| May | 2997.2428 | 2976.9758 | 2984.4251 |
| June | 2991.2664 | 2978.1383 | 2984.5727 |
| July | 2985.5910 | 2974.8698 | 2979.7395 |
| August | 2989.4384 | 2979.5582 | 2984.5807 |
| September | 2988.7832 | 2982.2835 | 2986.1709 |
| October | 2987.7713 | 2967.3427 | 2975.7814 |
| November | 2977.4432 | 2946.9496 | 2961.9316 |
| December | 2952.4025 | 2938.5776 | 2945.6731 |