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