YEARLY HIGH
11.6043 TRY
YEARLY LOW
9.2722 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0039 TRY

2016 KWD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 11.6043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 9.2722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3321 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8714 to the December average rate of 11.4661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6043 was up 14.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.1197, 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 58,022 TRY
2015 Average 45,239 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 46,361 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,660.69 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.6729
9.1919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TRY 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 9.6808, compared to 10.3271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.0405 TRY (High: 11.3120 / Low: 10.2715). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1995 TRY (High: 9.4798 / Low: 9.2803).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0405
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1995

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 0.2502 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.4661) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.6226), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8436 (+19.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.4661
2015 Avg (December) 9.6226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0292 9.5988 9.8714
February 9.9485 9.6831 9.8201
March 9.7968 9.3507 9.5699
April 9.4798 9.2803 9.3986
May 9.9058 9.2722 9.7578
June 9.7620 9.4967 9.6668
July 10.1534 9.5561 9.8342
August 9.9796 9.7021 9.8185
September 9.9483 9.7035 9.8459
October 10.2550 9.9549 10.1560
November 11.3120 10.2715 10.8419
December 11.6043 11.1848 11.4661