YEARLY HIGH
163.9494 PHP
YEARLY LOW
152.3152 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.1313 PHP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 819,747 PHP
2015 Average 756,163 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 761,576 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,170.92 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

163.8603
152.7059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.4533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.8093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.2797
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (November) 162.0136
2015 Avg (November) 154.8891

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