YEARLY HIGH
5063.6710 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4912.9327 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4994.4704 LBP

2016 KWD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 5063.6710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4912.9327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.7383 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4967.6579 to the December average rate of 4938.7382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5063.6710 was down 2.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 5168.8188, 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 25,318,355 LBP
2015 Average 25,051,927 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 24,564,663 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 753,691.59 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5041.8052
4929.3685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LBP 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 5003.7165, compared to 4985.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.4921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5003.7165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4985.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 74.5775 LBP (High: 5063.6710 / Low: 4989.0935). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1759 LBP (High: 5007.0820 / Low: 4991.9060).

February Spread (Volatile) ±74.5775
April Spread (Stable) ±15.1759

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 32.3072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.3072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5032.4354) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5101.1149), the exchange rate shifted by -68.6795 (-1.35%).

2016 Avg (February) 5032.4354
2015 Avg (February) 5101.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4985.0420 4950.3679 4967.6579
February 5063.6710 4989.0935 5032.4354
March 5028.2192 4989.3596 5009.4311
April 5007.0820 4991.9060 5000.7452
May 5026.9776 4994.6719 5006.3502
June 5024.1639 4984.2788 5005.6790
July 5018.5531 4985.8199 4998.6709
August 5021.0436 4995.0114 5005.7165
September 5015.6615 4995.4593 5007.7615
October 5007.7962 4963.9779 4989.4139
November 4996.9401 4945.7268 4971.0454
December 4965.6960 4912.9327 4938.7382