YEARLY HIGH
21.4736 SDG
YEARLY LOW
20.0002 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3973 SDG

2016 KWD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 21.4736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 20.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4733 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1207 to the December average rate of 21.2543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.4736 was up 2.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.9014, 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 107,368 SDG
2015 Average 99,877 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 100,001 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,366.59 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.3841
20.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SDG 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 20.2144, compared to 20.5802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 1.2490 SDG (High: 21.2978 / Low: 20.0488). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0722 SDG (High: 20.2587 / Low: 20.1865).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2490
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0967 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 21.2693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2067 (+6.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 21.2693
2015 Avg (November) 20.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3248 20.0002 20.1207
February 20.4784 20.1142 20.3379
March 20.3261 20.1256 20.2412
April 20.2587 20.1865 20.2145
May 20.2997 20.1290 20.1966
June 20.2495 20.0938 20.1755
July 20.2444 20.0467 20.1334
August 20.2711 20.1169 20.1579
September 20.3272 20.1124 20.1977
October 21.2978 20.0488 20.4688
November 21.4736 20.9879 21.2693
December 21.4551 21.1485 21.2543