YEARLY HIGH
25.7885 SRD
YEARLY LOW
13.0998 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2826 SRD

2016 KWD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 25.7885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 13.0998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6888 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1316 to the December average rate of 24.1039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 83.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.7885 was up 95.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.1596, 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 128,943 SRD
2015 Average 55,398 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 65,499 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,443.78 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.0554
11.9567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SRD 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 16.5957, compared to 23.9694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.9442 SRD (High: 21.3945 / Low: 18.4502). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 SRD (High: 13.1559 / Low: 13.0998).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9442
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9884 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 24.8805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8694), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0111 (+128.90%).

2016 Avg (September) 24.8805
2015 Avg (September) 10.8694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1559 13.0998 13.1316
February 13.3863 13.1686 13.3114
March 13.2860 13.1672 13.2507
April 18.9400 16.8158 17.6608
May 21.3945 18.4502 19.3284
June 23.3079 21.2606 22.8916
July 23.4881 23.3137 23.3793
August 24.3956 23.3844 23.8311
September 25.7885 23.8134 24.8805
October 25.3147 22.5643 23.8922
November 24.0330 22.9247 23.7294
December 24.2808 23.9503 24.1039