YEARLY HIGH
11.7760 PEN
YEARLY LOW
10.7697 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1660 PEN

2016 KWD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 11.7760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 10.7697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0063 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3000 to the December average rate of 11.1177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.7760 was up 4.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.2465, 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 58,880 PEN
2015 Average 52,865 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 53,849 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,031.45 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.7633
10.8643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PEN 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 11.2144, compared to 11.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.7122 PEN (High: 11.7259 / Low: 11.0137). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1667 PEN (High: 11.2709 / Low: 11.1042).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7122
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1667

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3833 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 11.6884) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4160), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2724 (+12.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 11.6884
2015 Avg (February) 10.4160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4562 11.2191 11.3000
February 11.7760 11.4761 11.6884
March 11.7259 11.0137 11.3051
April 11.2415 10.7697 10.9470
May 11.1579 10.8758 11.0451
June 11.1706 10.8935 11.0010
July 11.1113 10.8528 10.9393
August 11.2066 10.9486 11.0510
September 11.2894 11.1093 11.2115
October 11.2815 11.0764 11.1920
November 11.2709 11.1042 11.1941
December 11.2182 10.9685 11.1177