YEARLY HIGH
119.9577 MUR
YEARLY LOW
115.0843 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.5326 MUR

2016 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 119.9577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 115.0843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8734 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.6156 to the December average rate of 117.6199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 119.9577 was down 2.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 122.5033, 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 599,788 MUR
2015 Average 583,064 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 575,421 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,367.07 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

119.4792
116.0690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MUR 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 117.7614, compared to 117.3037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.3037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.7460 MUR (High: 119.6135 / Low: 116.8675). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5248 MUR (High: 117.5448 / Low: 117.0200).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7460
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5248

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 119.1951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 112.2405), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9546 (+6.20%).

2016 Avg (February) 119.1951
2015 Avg (February) 112.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.1372 117.9994 118.6156
February 119.9577 118.3840 119.1951
March 119.6135 116.8675 118.1634
April 116.7464 116.0253 116.3532
May 117.2120 116.2492 116.6350
June 118.0325 117.1596 117.6065
July 117.5448 117.0200 117.2250
August 117.7687 115.0843 116.4777
September 117.7611 116.5780 117.0858
October 118.2596 117.0674 117.6747
November 118.7188 116.9419 117.7393
December 117.8917 117.2148 117.6199