YEARLY HIGH
269.9735 RUB
YEARLY LOW
197.6030 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.7661 RUB

2016 KWD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 269.9735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 197.6030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.3705 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.7805 to the December average rate of 203.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 269.9735 was up 11.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 241.5739, 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 1,349,867 RUB
2015 Average 1,017,284 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 988,015 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,852.49 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

262.8851
197.6308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to RUB 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 232.7263, compared to 210.8059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.9203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.7263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.8059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 29.6491 RUB (High: 269.9735 / Low: 240.3244). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5597 RUB (High: 208.7858 / Low: 205.2262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±29.6491
October Spread (Stable) ±3.5597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 25.3757 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.3757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 251.7805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 217.7396), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0409 (+15.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 251.7805
2015 Avg (January) 217.7396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.9735 240.3244 251.7805
February 266.9266 250.3472 257.4472
March 245.5017 222.5258 232.0715
April 227.0973 214.9116 220.7034
May 221.8621 215.2248 218.6013
June 221.4718 211.6269 215.7536
July 220.1773 208.1073 213.0682
August 221.4832 211.5349 215.1508
September 218.0553 208.7421 213.9950
October 208.7858 205.2262 207.0571
November 217.0269 208.9384 212.4958
December 210.2185 197.6030 203.0687