YEARLY HIGH
119.5482 THB
YEARLY LOW
114.6827 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.7465 THB

2016 KWD to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 119.5482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 114.6827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8656 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.8273 to the December average rate of 117.1285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 119.5482 was down 0.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 120.5850, 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 597,741 THB
2015 Average 568,831 THB
Yearly Trough Low 573,413 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,327.81 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

119.1908
114.8291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to THB 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 117.5375, compared to 115.9555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.5375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.9555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 2.9169 THB (High: 117.7127 / Low: 114.7959). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0822 THB (High: 117.6686 / Low: 116.5864).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9169
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0822

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 118.8273) against the same month in 2015 (average: 111.2655), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5618 (+6.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 118.8273
2015 Avg (January) 111.2655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.5482 117.5045 118.8273
February 119.4177 117.4361 118.7891
March 118.5362 115.7499 116.8762
April 116.8953 115.6709 116.2681
May 118.3146 115.7091 117.4687
June 118.1624 116.3930 116.9957
July 116.7561 115.1410 115.9714
August 116.1062 114.6901 115.1925
September 115.9372 114.6827 115.2247
October 117.7127 114.7959 115.8454
November 117.0927 115.4405 116.3705
December 117.6686 116.5864 117.1285