2016 KWD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

76895.9264 STD

YEARLY LOW

69267.4794 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

73265.7169 STD

2016 KWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 76895.9264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 69267.4794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7628.4470 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74129.7465 to the December average rate of 76189.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 76895.9264 was down 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 77540.9381, 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 384,479,632 STD

2015 Average 366,685,820 STD

Yearly Trough Low 346,337,397 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,142,235.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

76658.3660

71031.8194

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KWD to STD 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 72771.8389, compared to 73759.5948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 987.7559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72771.8389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73759.5948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 4321.0681 STD (High: 73588.5475 / Low: 69267.4794). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 655.7302 STD (High: 72888.5214 / Low: 72232.7912).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4321.0681

September Spread (Stable) ±655.7302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1690.3292 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1690.3292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 76189.4871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 74026.6162), the exchange rate shifted by +2162.8709 (+2.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 76189.4871

2015 Avg (December) 74026.6162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	74635.3232	73698.7164	74129.7465
February	74540.2899	73263.3452	73823.4127
March	74913.1933	71511.9842	73191.0275
April	72015.2569	70754.9579	71500.6983
May	72801.3051	70499.6999	71772.8347
June	73588.5475	69267.4794	72213.3139
July	73724.6197	72773.7992	73262.8236
August	73286.4005	71779.2450	72500.2045
September	72888.5214	72232.7912	72527.3238
October	74391.8870	71710.6899	73373.3559
November	75963.6620	72746.9101	74704.3740
December	76895.9264	75137.0070	76189.4871