2016 KWD to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8345 LTL

YEARLY LOW

9.9883 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2126 LTL

2016 KWD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 10.8345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 9.9883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8462 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2302 to the December average rate of 10.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.8345 was up 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3552, 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 54,172 LTL

2015 Average 50,215 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 49,942 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,230.76 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.7954

9.9535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LTL 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 10.1319, compared to 10.2934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1319

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5451 LTL (High: 10.7107 / Low: 10.1656). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0669 LTL (High: 10.0601 / Low: 9.9932).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5451

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1525 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.7253) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.2338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4914 (+4.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.7253

2015 Avg (December) 10.2338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2722	10.1434	10.2302
February	10.3252	10.1482	10.2299
March	10.3506	10.0158	10.1762
April	10.0601	9.9932	10.0236
May	10.0856	9.9883	10.0415
June	10.2475	10.0004	10.0900
July	10.2394	10.1578	10.2115
August	10.2088	10.0423	10.1279
September	10.1665	10.0420	10.0919
October	10.2840	10.0574	10.1758
November	10.7107	10.1656	10.4278
December	10.8345	10.5317	10.7253