2016 KWD to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |