2016 KWD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2153 QAR

YEARLY LOW

11.8889 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0485 QAR

2016 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 12.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 11.8889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3264 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9773 to the December average rate of 11.9184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.2153 was down 1.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.4201, 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 61,077 QAR

2015 Average 60,488 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,445 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.18 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.1649

11.8960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to QAR 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 12.0712, compared to 12.0258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2102 QAR (High: 12.2153 / Low: 12.0052). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 QAR (High: 12.0911 / Low: 12.0666).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2102

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

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 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12.1425) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1800 (-1.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 12.1425

2015 Avg (February) 12.3225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0042	11.9473	11.9773
February	12.2153	12.0052	12.1425
March	12.1204	12.0513	12.0931
April	12.0849	12.0526	12.0687
May	12.1251	12.0451	12.0728
June	12.1010	12.0475	12.0726
July	12.0764	12.0385	12.0561
August	12.0940	12.0568	12.0745
September	12.0911	12.0666	12.0818
October	12.0885	12.0058	12.0399
November	12.0476	11.9252	11.9839
December	11.9466	11.8889	11.9184