YEARLY HIGH
4.7366 LYD
YEARLY LOW
4.3462 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5694 LYD

2016 KWD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 4.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3904 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5571 to the December average rate of 4.6881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.7366 was up 2.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6346, 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 23,683 LYD
2015 Average 22,570 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 21,731 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,951.93 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7118
4.4272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to LYD 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 4.5258, compared to 4.6131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2043 LYD (High: 4.5506 / Low: 4.3462). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 LYD (High: 4.6044 / Low: 4.5613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2043
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0968 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.6881) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+2.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.6881
2015 Avg (December) 4.5670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6016 4.4742 4.5571
February 4.6493 4.5432 4.5861
March 4.6409 4.5102 4.5708
April 4.5247 4.4302 4.4741
May 4.5506 4.3462 4.4509
June 4.5669 4.4099 4.5157
July 4.6122 4.5346 4.5842
August 4.5998 4.5542 4.5774
September 4.6044 4.5613 4.5784
October 4.6364 4.5584 4.6045
November 4.6848 4.5989 4.6459
December 4.7366 4.6455 4.6881