YEARLY HIGH
55.3503 SZL
YEARLY LOW
44.0285 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6623 SZL

2016 KWD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 55.3503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 44.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3218 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5280 to the December average rate of 45.4289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 55.3503 was up 6.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 52.1553, 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 276,751 SZL
2015 Average 212,084 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 220,142 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,608.91 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.3379
44.6190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SZL 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 51.0738, compared to 46.2507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.1811 SZL (High: 52.2381 / Low: 47.0570). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0039 SZL (High: 46.3225 / Low: 44.3186).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1811
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5895 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 53.5280) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.3016), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2264 (+36.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 53.5280
2015 Avg (January) 39.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3503 51.0282 53.5280
February 53.6353 50.8809 52.6943
March 52.5508 49.0525 51.0289
April 50.5246 47.1403 48.4394
May 52.2381 47.0570 50.7482
June 51.7645 47.9420 50.0039
July 48.9642 46.1885 47.6741
August 47.8443 44.2127 45.5944
September 48.4222 44.9344 46.7154
October 47.2558 44.7732 46.0672
November 47.5911 44.0285 46.0245
December 46.3225 44.3186 45.4289