2016 KWD to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KWD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KWD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 1155.1637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 652.4277.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 502.7360 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 654.7740 to the December average rate of 1030.5450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1155.1637 was up 66.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 692.0593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KWD to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 673.6432, compared to 1029.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 355.4125 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 281.9390 NGN (High: 940.5993 / Low: 658.6604). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7670 NGN (High: 660.7553 / Low: 658.9883).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 30.7331 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1069.2412) against the same month in 2015 (average: 657.8588), the exchange rate shifted by +411.3823 (+62.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 657.7073 | 652.4277 | 654.7740 |
| February | 668.1598 | 656.3308 | 663.4484 |
| March | 663.2319 | 658.3372 | 660.7168 |
| April | 660.7553 | 658.9883 | 659.7469 |
| May | 662.8039 | 658.2617 | 660.1493 |
| June | 940.5993 | 658.6604 | 743.0237 |
| July | 1058.9837 | 934.3972 | 968.6392 |
| August | 1155.1637 | 1033.3590 | 1069.2412 |
| September | 1045.6977 | 1030.0705 | 1038.5081 |
| October | 1042.4055 | 1022.0060 | 1034.7175 |
| November | 1039.4250 | 1026.4346 | 1032.6830 |
| December | 1035.4638 | 1001.4270 | 1030.5450 |