YEARLY HIGH
111.4316 TWD
YEARLY LOW
103.2445 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.7384 TWD

2016 KWD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 111.4316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 103.2445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1871 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.9571 to the December average rate of 104.7702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 111.4316 was up 1.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 109.7537, 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 557,158 TWD
2015 Average 527,957 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 516,222 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,935.52 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

111.5773
103.7231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to TWD 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 108.6214, compared to 104.8554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.6214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.8554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.3267 TWD (High: 110.2546 / Low: 106.9279). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6711 TWD (High: 107.5571 / Low: 106.8860).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3267
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 110.9228) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.8125), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1103 (+3.85%).

2016 Avg (February) 110.9228
2015 Avg (February) 106.8125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.7722 108.4541 109.9571
February 111.4316 110.2347 110.9228
March 110.2546 106.9279 108.4286
April 107.5571 106.8860 107.2186
May 108.4318 106.9198 107.9350
June 107.9379 106.5327 107.2665
July 107.3700 105.3973 106.2523
August 105.5863 103.2445 104.6755
September 105.4007 103.5934 104.5198
October 104.9705 103.8559 104.3776
November 105.1788 103.8735 104.5369
December 106.1860 104.1797 104.7702