2016 KWD to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2921 OMR

YEARLY LOW

1.2575 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2739 OMR

2016 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.2921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2663 to the December average rate of 1.2602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2921 was down 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3132, 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 6,460 OMR

2015 Average 6,396 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 6,288 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.76 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2865

1.2578

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to OMR 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 1.2764, compared to 1.2715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0220 OMR (High: 1.2921 / Low: 1.2701). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 OMR (High: 1.2784 / Low: 1.2758).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.2841) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-1.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.2841

2015 Avg (February) 1.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2691	1.2631	1.2663
February	1.2921	1.2701	1.2841
March	1.2812	1.2745	1.2785
April	1.2781	1.2746	1.2762
May	1.2823	1.2737	1.2768
June	1.2797	1.2742	1.2768
July	1.2767	1.2725	1.2746
August	1.2789	1.2744	1.2765
September	1.2784	1.2758	1.2775
October	1.2780	1.2692	1.2729
November	1.2736	1.2604	1.2670
December	1.2632	1.2575	1.2602