YEARLY HIGH
33.3618 MAD
YEARLY LOW
31.7620 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.4347 MAD

2016 KWD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 33.3618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 31.7620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5997 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5806 to the December average rate of 33.1012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.3618 was down 1.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.7503, 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 166,809 MAD
2015 Average 161,946 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 158,810 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,998.70 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.2106
31.8971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MAD 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 32.3107, compared to 32.5588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.0020 MAD (High: 32.9467 / Low: 31.9448). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2192 MAD (High: 32.3484 / Low: 32.1293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0020
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2192

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 0.3980 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 33.1012) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.5884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5128 (+1.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 33.1012
2015 Avg (December) 32.5884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.8197 32.3068 32.5806
February 32.8945 32.3283 32.5985
March 32.9467 31.9448 32.4045
April 32.1462 31.8456 32.0065
May 32.3188 31.7620 32.0759
June 32.4917 31.9801 32.1979
July 32.5735 32.3039 32.4641
August 32.4459 31.9435 32.2614
September 32.3484 32.1293 32.2547
October 32.7789 32.2124 32.4735
November 33.1087 32.3696 32.7978
December 33.3618 32.7154 33.1012