YEARLY HIGH
67.8024 MDL
YEARLY LOW
64.6503 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.7978 MDL

2016 KWD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 67.8024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 64.6503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1521 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.8547 to the December average rate of 65.8588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.8024 was up 1.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 66.8692, 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 339,012 MDL
2015 Average 311,583 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 323,251 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,760.49 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

67.1157
64.9178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MDL 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 65.9566, compared to 65.6390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.9566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.6390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.8120 MDL (High: 67.8024 / Low: 64.9904). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3705 MDL (High: 65.6963 / Low: 65.3258).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8120
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2992 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 66.8547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 56.5951), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2596 (+18.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 66.8547
2015 Avg (January) 56.5951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.8024 64.9904 66.8547
February 67.5002 66.5204 66.9326
March 66.6712 64.7277 65.6334
April 65.4534 64.6503 65.1009
May 66.2520 65.1975 65.6618
June 65.8914 64.9882 65.5562
July 65.8353 65.0374 65.4568
August 65.6721 65.2582 65.3837
September 65.6963 65.3258 65.4842
October 66.1444 65.2067 65.6540
November 66.4572 65.3591 65.9966
December 66.2684 64.9191 65.8588