2016 KWD to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KWD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KWD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 163.9494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 152.3152.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6342 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.2878 to the December average rate of 162.9307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 163.9494 was up 4.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 156.5317, 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 PHP 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 155.4533, compared to 158.8093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3559 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 6.2797 PHP (High: 160.4802 / Low: 154.2005). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6801 PHP (High: 163.6123 / Low: 161.9323).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.0646 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 162.0136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 154.8891), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1245 (+4.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 158.0970 | 154.4198 | 156.2878 |
| February | 159.4311 | 157.2987 | 158.7725 |
| March | 157.4006 | 152.3152 | 154.7079 |
| April | 155.8632 | 152.5255 | 153.6354 |
| May | 157.2793 | 154.2810 | 155.2538 |
| June | 155.9773 | 152.6266 | 154.0627 |
| July | 156.6910 | 154.6786 | 155.7567 |
| August | 156.0061 | 153.4789 | 154.5781 |
| September | 160.4802 | 154.2005 | 157.7269 |
| October | 160.9123 | 158.7283 | 159.8496 |
| November | 163.9494 | 159.5834 | 162.0136 |
| December | 163.6123 | 161.9323 | 162.9307 |