2016 KWD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2063.2135 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1815.9865 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1964.1266 SOS

2016 KWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 2063.2135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1815.9865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 247.2270 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2035.7161 to the December average rate of 1875.3218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2063.2135 was down 16.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 2467.2808, 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 10,316,068 SOS

2015 Average 11,203,751 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 9,079,933 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,236,134.84 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2060.2605

1858.5092

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SOS 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 2014.4780, compared to 1913.7752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 100.7027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2014.4780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1913.7752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 99.9323 SOS (High: 1915.9188 / Low: 1815.9865). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3069 SOS (High: 1947.2772 / Low: 1927.9703).

November Spread (Volatile) ±99.9323

September Spread (Stable) ±19.3069

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 53.7199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -53.7199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2043.4479) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2374.8518), the exchange rate shifted by -331.4039 (-13.95%).

2016 Avg (February) 2043.4479

2015 Avg (February) 2374.8518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2050.7347	2017.1220	2035.7161
February	2063.2135	2016.9765	2043.4479
March	2044.9255	2018.1468	2033.0886
April	2040.2415	1998.7589	2021.7686
May	2031.6784	1956.7641	2003.2833
June	1986.0366	1919.9119	1949.5633
July	1953.9187	1897.7001	1928.0272
August	1952.8768	1913.7099	1931.2853
September	1947.2772	1927.9703	1935.8269
October	1948.4406	1891.6667	1922.2185
November	1915.9188	1815.9865	1889.9717
December	1906.9955	1818.4786	1875.3218