2016 KWD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4427 XDR

YEARLY LOW

2.3341 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3806 XDR

2016 KWD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.4427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3799 to the December average rate of 2.4306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4427 was up 0.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4341, 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 12,214 XDR

2015 Average 11,872 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 11,671 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.05 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4385

2.3432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to XDR 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 2.3682, compared to 2.3930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0571 XDR (High: 2.4090 / Low: 2.3519). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 XDR (High: 2.3886 / Low: 2.3732).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0571

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+2.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4306

2015 Avg (December) 2.3752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3886	2.3732	2.3799
February	2.4050	2.3759	2.3912
March	2.4090	2.3519	2.3786
April	2.3605	2.3370	2.3528
May	2.3605	2.3341	2.3512
June	2.3786	2.3358	2.3556
July	2.3886	2.3719	2.3798
August	2.3810	2.3639	2.3724
September	2.3790	2.3629	2.3715
October	2.4066	2.3749	2.3945
November	2.4260	2.3844	2.4090
December	2.4427	2.4103	2.4306