YEARLY HIGH
55.3480 NAD
YEARLY LOW
44.0359 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6576 NAD

2016 KWD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 55.3480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 44.0359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3120 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5247 to the December average rate of 45.3965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 55.3480 was up 5.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 52.3146, 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 276,740 NAD
2015 Average 212,090 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 220,180 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,560.08 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.3376
44.5837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NAD 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 51.0672, compared to 46.2480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.1692 NAD (High: 52.2279 / Low: 47.0587). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9332 NAD (High: 46.3121 / Low: 44.3789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1692
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5908 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 53.5247) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.2994), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2254 (+36.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 53.5247
2015 Avg (January) 39.2994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3480 51.0314 53.5247
February 53.6353 50.8875 52.6702
March 52.5508 49.0562 51.0273
April 50.5221 47.1886 48.4365
May 52.2279 47.0587 50.7497
June 51.7645 47.9128 49.9944
July 48.9602 46.1630 47.6599
August 48.3503 44.2655 45.6402
September 48.4222 44.9329 46.6879
October 47.2314 44.7640 46.0689
November 47.5113 44.0359 46.0345
December 46.3121 44.3789 45.3965