YEARLY HIGH
380.2330 VUV
YEARLY LOW
343.5048 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
360.1762 VUV

2016 KWD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 380.2330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 343.5048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7283 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.4860 to the December average rate of 354.0910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 380.2330 was up 1.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 376.1860, 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 1,901,165 VUV
2015 Average 1,796,091 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 1,717,524 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,641.34 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

379.0449
350.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to VUV 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 366.9290, compared to 353.4233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 366.9290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 353.4233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 17.1360 VUV (High: 375.4846 / Low: 358.3486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0263 VUV (High: 355.3305 / Low: 350.3042).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.1360
October Spread (Stable) ±5.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 10.9517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 376.6299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 358.5487), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0812 (+5.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 376.6299
2015 Avg (February) 358.5487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 376.4363 366.8502 371.4860
February 380.2330 372.8484 376.6299
March 375.4846 358.3486 365.6782
April 362.5638 354.2911 357.8018
May 372.5375 356.5442 364.1519
June 372.3009 357.3399 365.8264
July 359.1933 352.4375 355.9391
August 360.2705 349.9861 352.8525
September 355.3507 350.2580 352.5212
October 355.3305 350.3042 352.4796
November 355.9170 343.5048 352.6562
December 361.0324 350.9634 354.0910