2016 KWD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1188.1764 MRO

YEARLY LOW

1014.6668 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1161.3553 MRO

2016 KWD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1188.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1014.6668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.5096 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1100.6052 to the December average rate of 1172.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1188.1764 was up 6.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 1120.7072, 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 5,940,882 MRO

2015 Average 5,137,928 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 5,073,334 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 867,548.18 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1188.7298

1092.5939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MRO 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 1145.6493, compared to 1177.0613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.4119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1145.6493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1177.0613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 119.4971 MRO (High: 1134.1638 / Low: 1014.6668). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0523 MRO (High: 1185.6239 / Low: 1176.5716).

January Spread (Volatile) ±119.4971

September Spread (Stable) ±9.0523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1176.7906) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1059.4945), the exchange rate shifted by +117.2961 (+11.07%).

2016 Avg (November) 1176.7906

2015 Avg (November) 1059.4945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1134.1638	1014.6668	1100.6052
February	1151.5095	1103.6610	1139.9071
March	1149.8326	1134.8636	1141.3950
April	1153.2735	1132.8222	1145.6305
May	1178.9745	1138.8971	1166.4526
June	1187.2619	1174.9208	1179.9055
July	1181.8469	1171.0404	1175.3802
August	1188.1497	1173.3024	1178.5574
September	1185.6239	1176.5716	1180.7185
October	1182.7701	1172.9612	1178.7533
November	1188.1764	1168.5278	1176.7906
December	1179.5769	1167.8082	1172.1675