YEARLY HIGH
4532.4861 MMK
YEARLY LOW
3853.1832 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4087.5007 MMK

2016 KWD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4532.4861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 3853.1832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 679.3029 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4273.9450 to the December average rate of 4417.9223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4532.4861 was up 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 4331.8583, 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 22,662,430 MMK
2015 Average 18,415,470 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 19,265,916 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,396,514.31 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4470.7903
3836.3738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MMK 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 4035.9755, compared to 4139.0258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 103.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4035.9755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4139.0258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 222.1921 MMK (High: 4532.4861 / Low: 4310.2940). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.7844 MMK (High: 3933.3456 / Low: 3872.5612).

December Spread (Volatile) ±222.1921
July Spread (Stable) ±60.7844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 118.8012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -118.8012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4417.9223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4275.6658), the exchange rate shifted by +142.2564 (+3.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 4417.9223
2015 Avg (December) 4275.6658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4315.1952 4248.1952 4273.9450
February 4277.6828 4104.3691 4156.2936
March 4133.4503 3993.1387 4039.2901
April 4031.1142 3853.1832 3920.4890
May 3930.4832 3864.9838 3889.2418
June 3963.5655 3889.1500 3936.5936
July 3933.3456 3872.5612 3902.2091
August 4027.9485 3920.6630 3956.4334
September 4174.2618 3982.0500 4077.8281
October 4251.1825 4134.6322 4209.5430
November 4319.2765 4214.7793 4270.2190
December 4532.4861 4310.2940 4417.9223