YEARLY HIGH
193.5845 MKD
YEARLY LOW
178.3690 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.1234 MKD

2016 KWD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 193.5845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 178.3690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2154 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.3876 to the December average rate of 191.1094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 193.5845 was down 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 195.5398, 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 967,922 MKD
2015 Average 920,783 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 891,845 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,077.03 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

192.1796
179.3376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MKD 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 183.0086, compared to 185.2382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.2382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 8.8589 MKD (High: 188.4542 / Low: 179.5953). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2858 MKD (High: 182.8638 / Low: 181.5780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.8589
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2858

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 3.3047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 191.1094) against the same month in 2015 (average: 185.9325), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1769 (+2.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 191.1094
2015 Avg (December) 185.9325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.0972 185.2355 186.3876
February 187.7898 182.4159 184.9338
March 188.4542 179.5953 183.7125
April 181.9620 179.1532 180.4078
May 183.2616 178.3690 181.0228
June 184.6747 179.5277 181.5872
July 185.1528 182.2955 183.9976
August 184.3740 180.1767 182.1883
September 182.8638 181.5780 182.2633
October 186.8606 181.5507 184.2767
November 190.8842 182.7291 187.5936
December 193.5845 187.5899 191.1094