YEARLY HIGH
4130.6404 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3629.7341 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3841.1988 KRW

2016 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 4130.6404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 3629.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 500.9063 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3950.1557 to the December average rate of 3876.3594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4130.6404 was up 3.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 3980.5288, 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 20,653,202 KRW
2015 Average 18,797,098 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 18,148,670 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,504,531.73 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4099.6225
3644.6451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 3919.6533, compared to 3762.7443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 156.9090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3919.6533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3762.7443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 311.3161 KRW (High: 4106.6649 / Low: 3795.3488). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.6340 KRW (High: 3834.7159 / Low: 3760.0820).

March Spread (Volatile) ±311.3161
April Spread (Stable) ±74.6340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 129.7951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -129.7951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4061.7077) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3726.1692), the exchange rate shifted by +335.5386 (+9.00%).

2016 Avg (February) 4061.7077
2015 Avg (February) 3726.1692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3993.9814 3867.5325 3950.1557
February 4130.6404 3966.9970 4061.7077
March 4106.6649 3795.3488 3931.9126
April 3834.7159 3760.0820 3802.8566
May 3948.5188 3788.1512 3895.5522
June 3949.2022 3820.6699 3875.7350
July 3849.0204 3689.1383 3777.2916
August 3726.0801 3633.0313 3685.5474
September 3739.5348 3629.7341 3682.5599
October 3780.2146 3650.3843 3723.8262
November 3879.2613 3751.8278 3830.8815
December 3958.2639 3811.8272 3876.3594