2016 KWD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6907 MYR

YEARLY LOW

12.8087 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7076 MYR

2016 KWD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 14.6907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 12.8087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8820 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2483 to the December average rate of 14.5943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.6907 was down 0.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.7356, 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 73,453 MYR

2015 Average 64,832 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 64,043 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,409.98 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.7611

12.7591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to MYR 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 13.5867, compared to 13.8285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.9463 MYR (High: 13.8430 / Low: 12.8968). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2080 MYR (High: 14.6907 / Low: 14.4827).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9463

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2080

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 0.5648 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.5943) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.0990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4953 (+3.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.5943

2015 Avg (December) 14.0990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5359	13.6428	14.2483
February	14.0706	13.7160	13.9326
March	13.8430	12.8968	13.4908
April	13.0402	12.8087	12.9260
May	13.6291	12.9841	13.4032
June	13.7352	13.2431	13.5192
July	13.4792	13.0587	13.2970
August	13.5081	13.2296	13.3505
September	13.7288	13.4662	13.6330
October	13.9314	13.6588	13.8003
November	14.6526	13.8232	14.2958
December	14.6907	14.4827	14.5943