YEARLY HIGH
13.8983 PLN
YEARLY LOW
12.3482 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0492 PLN

2016 KWD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.8983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 12.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5501 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3262 to the December average rate of 13.7722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.8983 was up 4.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.2523, 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 69,491 PLN
2015 Average 62,629 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 61,741 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,750.38 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.8892
12.4854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to PLN 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 12.9708, compared to 13.1275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9179 PLN (High: 13.7716 / Low: 12.8536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2550 PLN (High: 13.3527 / Low: 13.0977).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9179
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2550

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4150 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.7722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.9738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7984 (+6.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.7722
2015 Avg (December) 12.9738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5707 12.9461 13.3262
February 13.3527 13.0977 13.1984
March 13.2678 12.3713 12.7912
April 12.9545 12.3482 12.6024
May 13.1342 12.6431 12.9370
June 13.3746 12.6167 12.9700
July 13.2816 12.9054 13.1478
August 12.9444 12.5617 12.7329
September 12.9612 12.6724 12.7947
October 13.1385 12.6563 12.9094
November 13.7716 12.8536 13.4078
December 13.8983 13.5440 13.7722