YEARLY HIGH
27283.8523 LAK
YEARLY LOW
26173.4566 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
26868.3600 LAK

2016 KWD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 27283.8523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 26173.4566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1110.3957 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26789.3177 to the December average rate of 26704.2686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27283.8523 was down 1.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 27725.5560, 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 136,419,261 LAK
2015 Average 135,101,657 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 130,867,283 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,551,978.55 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27127.3465
26665.8069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LAK 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 26923.3196, compared to 26813.4003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 109.9192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26923.3196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26813.4003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 754.2408 LAK (High: 26927.6974 / Low: 26173.4566). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 140.8753 LAK (High: 26918.9655 / Low: 26778.0902).

December Spread (Volatile) ±754.2408
August Spread (Stable) ±140.8753

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 154.5327 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -154.5327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 27088.8849) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27457.8505), the exchange rate shifted by -368.9656 (-1.34%).

2016 Avg (February) 27088.8849
2015 Avg (February) 27457.8505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26882.6801 26692.3879 26789.3177
February 27283.8523 26830.0766 27088.8849
March 27180.0611 26787.6724 26990.9296
April 26932.3919 26729.6457 26879.0126
May 27125.8159 26838.1909 26916.1742
June 26997.6580 26676.1273 26875.5984
July 26905.1143 26656.6723 26776.0283
August 26918.9655 26778.0902 26831.6748
September 26921.7688 26757.0779 26860.9925
October 26918.7532 26776.5506 26848.6366
November 26970.0078 26743.2949 26858.8013
December 26927.6974 26173.4566 26704.2686