2016 KWD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7454 SGD

YEARLY LOW

4.4388 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5691 SGD

2016 KWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.7454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 4.4388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3066 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7089 to the December average rate of 4.7022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.7454 was up 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7376, 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 23,727 SGD

2015 Average 22,834 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 22,194 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,533.19 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7329

4.4443

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SGD 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 4.5765, compared to 4.5617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1962 SGD (High: 4.6650 / Low: 4.4688). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 SGD (High: 4.7127 / Low: 4.6570).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1962

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1287 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.7089) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1668 (+3.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.7089

2015 Avg (January) 4.5421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7454	4.6522	4.7089
February	4.7127	4.6570	4.6844
March	4.6650	4.4688	4.5557
April	4.5070	4.4465	4.4764
May	4.5721	4.4585	4.5437
June	4.5597	4.4473	4.4898
July	4.4975	4.4388	4.4683
August	4.5187	4.4434	4.4705
September	4.5381	4.4702	4.5110
October	4.6081	4.5222	4.5729
November	4.6978	4.5752	4.6453
December	4.7400	4.6475	4.7022