YEARLY HIGH
5.1277 NZD
YEARLY LOW
4.4538 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7525 NZD

2016 KWD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 5.1277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 4.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6739 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0264 to the December average rate of 4.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1277 was down 2.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.2796, 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 25,639 NZD
2015 Average 23,821 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 22,269 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,369.68 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.0748
4.4943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to NZD 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 4.8956, compared to 4.6095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3213 NZD (High: 5.1277 / Low: 4.8064). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1156 NZD (High: 4.6536 / Low: 4.5380).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3213
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1156

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1727 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.0264) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5734 (+12.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.0264
2015 Avg (January) 4.4530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1277 4.8064 5.0264
February 5.0878 4.9455 5.0250
March 5.0283 4.7878 4.9220
April 4.8917 4.7067 4.8117
May 4.9419 4.7289 4.8805
June 4.8656 4.5927 4.7078
July 4.7448 4.5358 4.6379
August 4.6536 4.5380 4.5901
September 4.5884 4.4538 4.5427
October 4.6981 4.5510 4.6176
November 4.6957 4.4833 4.6086
December 4.7474 4.5494 4.6600